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Benny Goodman Trio

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The Benny Goodman Trio was an American jazz group formed in 1935, featuring Benny Goodman on clarinet, Gene Krupa on drums, and Teddy Wilson on piano. This trio was significant as one of the first racially integrated jazz ensembles to tour the United States. Goodman, known as the "King of Swing," was a renowned clarinet virtuoso. The trio's performances were highly influential, contributing to the rise of chamber jazz and the concept of a "band within a band". Their recordings, such as "After You've Gone" and "Avalon," were popular hits.12

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