"A Song is Born" film from 1948 - Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton

Part of the film "A Song Is Born" from 1948.
Benny Goodman - Louis Armstrong - Lionel Hampton - Charlie Barnet - Mel Powell - Tommy Dorsey

[@dkemm2013]

Every time I start thinking I'm a pretty darned good musician and get to feeling a little full of myself, I watch these guys and realize I'm not even allowed in the room... magical stuff...

[@Ziuk1990]

'Benny Goodman? Never heard of him'.
I always crack up hearing him saying that.

[@Elainerulesutube]

He passed away in 1987.

[@robertodeleon-gonzalez9844]

At one time, when he was still alive, I proposed playing some of his music to a fellow communicator who had a jazz program at a local radio station.
The other guy was not receptive to the idea - and was more than a littlr bigoted. He claimed Goodman stole jazz from Black musicians!
Years later, after Benny had died, I asked the radio guy if he remembered saying what you've just read. He claimed - perhaps out of shame - he had never said that.

[@halo5zero]

To have that many heavy hitters in one room at that time...damn.

[@Peter4253]

I’ve seen this vid many, many times and I never tire of it…thanks for posting👍

[@georgethompson7046]

I met Louis Armstrong once in 1965. He was very sweet and friendly. What a talent.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

"He's quite proficient, I assure you." Love that part.

[@tacoscamp]

Watching Tommy Dorsey bust up when Benny stomps his foot out of time is worth watching over and over. This was a pinnacle of American music in a 4 minute clip.

[@Shadowkey392]

Marvel: Infinity War and Endgame are the most ambitious crossover ever!
A Song Is Born: holds my sheet music.

[@Bobbyo60]

This is absolutely wonderful.
All these heavy hitters in one place….WOW!!

[@daveduncan9005]

It takes an incredible amount of talent and timing to be able to do things out of time. Anyone who listens to Spike Jones would know what I mean.

[@profilercms]

Amazing. Simply amazing.

[@JacquiR-iu1ur]

That was fabulous! Loved it!

[@mamarremamarremamarremamar4092]

Benny Goodman never heard of himself

[@thomaskirchberger7401]

Thank you for this video!

[@TYPE-zd3gm]

Well, it's nice the "Professor" was able conjure up something!

[@setobe2068]

Excellent

[@liubomiramorozova6990]

Benny Goodman ♥️ from Russia

[@rexross7086]

Mel let's steal some apples.. I love that line

[@wannawatchu66]

With all those names above, somebody forgot Louie Bellson.

[@Elainerulesutube]

Never heard of him.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

Amazing movie with amazing stars! Sadly, except for this and other films from Hollywood's Golden Era - like 'Ball of Fire' with Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck (1941) - and these CZcams clips, this great music is dead.

[@user-wd3if8id7e]

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[@Mzsofrito]

The best

[@davidamaral1519]

Brazilians in the movie laurindo de Almeida and nestor Amaral

[@Docmuromov]

Вот это гении джаза понимаю ☺️☺️

[@robertcarli5803]

A 24 yr. old Louie Bellson !

[@Claudia-cv6xu]

🕺💃🎶😎👍🙏💖

[@MissCroft2006]

Juan, por acaso tienes la pelicula completa, o sabes donde puedo encontrarla? Necesito verla!!!

[@bluetintprince7408]

This is way to hype

[@johnmarlin7269]

Who is the bass player?

[@monicabella7894]

GREAT CLIP, but Benny without mustard would have made it better!

[@bennygoodmanisgod]

You mean moustache lol

[@monicabella7894]

@@bennygoodmanisgod 😅

And then there's the great Danny Kaye.

[@Johnnralph]

There's always got to be at least one dislike . .lmao

[@Alffovinni]

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