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

[@halo5zero]

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

[@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...

[@georgethompson7046]

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

[@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.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

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

[@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.

[@emilysun6538]

I came to the comments to see who caught on lol

[@PWatson1220]

History, if you don't learn it you are bound to repeat it. Perhaps you should read a book...any book. Expand your horizons, you're lacking.

[@J-P.LESCOURET]

1😢

[@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!!

[@johnstenton6023]

G'day Bob,my wife and I were thinking exactly the same thing. Billion dollar ensemble .

[@TheBleekersCafe]

To my opinion this is the best movie about music ever made!

[@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.

[@Peter4253]

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

[@SonofDavid0814]

That was nothing short of phenomenal!!! All of these jazz greats in their prime and on top of their game!!

[@joeybonin7691]

Can you believe the players in this room? Outstanding.

[@donaldbucher472]

Seeing Lionel Hampton in 1978 rocked my world. He was fronting a big band with a bunch of famous sidemen, including Arnett Cobb, Wild Bill Davidson, and Curtis Fuller. After three numbers the entire audience was standing on their chairs. He had a drum set with blinking Christmas lights and threw his sticks high into the air while he played. Then he’d get up and start dancing on stage, his sweat flying off him into the crowd. I felt like I was being lifted off the ground by the sheer power and swagger of that band.

[@andywjackson1135]

Wow man that place really swings 🐝🌼🐝🌼🙋🏻‍♀️

[@JacquiR-iu1ur]

That was fabulous! Loved it!

[@djgrumpygeezer1194]

Supposedly true story about Benny Goodman: Benny has the orchestra practicing in a rented rehearsal hall. It’s winter, the heat is not turned on, and orchestra members are freezing. Finally, during a pause, one of the boys screws up his nerve and says, “Hey Benny, it’s freezing in here!” Benny says, “You’re right. I’ll be back in a minute.” “Great,” says someone. “He’s gone to get the heat turned on.” Benny returns, wearing a heavy sweater and says, “Take it from the top.@

[@AuntieMamie]

This is a stellar remake! Even better with this slew of amazing musicians.

[@starwolf3020]

One of the best movies of all time .some of the greatest jazz musicians at the time !!!! :)

[@johnnowakowski4062]

I saw Lionel Hampton in the 90's. Lovely man. An inspired concept for a movie which brought all the these greats together in one place..

[@maryrottman1530]

That was a great movie!

[@thomaskirchberger7401]

Thank you for this video!

[@magnoliaibis6804]

Uau, que filme legal!😎Só gente boa : Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey , Louis Armstrong! Todos juntos assim, é raridade, vou assistir!👍

[@francesdalton4345]

What a dream to be a fly on THAT wall.

[@mamarremamarremamarremamar4092]

Benny Goodman never heard of himself

[@setobe2068]

Excellent

[@TYPE-zd3gm]

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

[@profilercms]

Amazing. Simply amazing.

[@Jazz-hk7ok]

Esta interpretación es una joyita para los que amamos el JAZZ desde la infancia , allá por finales de los años 60 . Aunque solo he visto actuar en persona a Lionel Hampton de los que salen en la película. SWING FOREVER

[@rexross7086]

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

[@たま-u8r]

ベニーおじさん、ナイスピンチヒッター👍。ピッチャー、鉄琴のお兄さん。キャッチャーピアノの眼鏡のお兄さんと、ベースのお兄さんでした💕

[@jeanneamato8278]

Super movie.

[@patrickmurrell3301]

There was another movie that was made Just like this.

[@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 KZbin clips, this great music is dead.

[@ApartmentKing66]

With all those names above, somebody forgot Louie Bellson.

[@Elainerulesutube]

Never heard of him.

[@dannycrivello17]

The best of the best. Thanks for sharing 3:20 3:23 3:24

[@stefanschutz5166]

Mell Powell on the piano.

[@Mzsofrito]

The best

[@boffo63]

That scene was hard for Danny Kaye. Not being the center was always hard for him.

[@liubomiramorozova6990]

Benny Goodman ♥️ from Russia

And then there's the great Danny Kaye.

[@guillermoandres60s.]

❤👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽❤️

[@USMC1970]

Big band era should have a comback!

[@Jazz-hk7ok]

❤

[@davidamaral1519]

Brazilians in the movie laurindo de Almeida and nestor Amaral

[@robertcarli5803]

A 24 yr. old Louie Bellson !

[@MissCroft2006]

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

[@Docmuromov]

Вот это гении джаза понимаю ☺️☺️

[@michaelmclaren7373]

“Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy’s brother…”

[@Claudia-cv6xu]

🕺💃🎶😎👍🙏💖

[@f0urstr1ng]

Great scene but wouldn’t happen. The ‘I can’t play without music' argument would have gone on much longer, probably without resolution. But hey why let real life get in the way of a great scene!

[@johnmarlin7269]

Who is the bass player?

[@Johnnralph]

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

[@bluetintprince7408]

This is way to hype

[@Alffovinni]

hilariouse at 1.75 speed

[@Popincourt]

Music

[@Noneya-bw5gm]

Kinda cringy these days. Satchmo and and the rest seems to be an afterthought.

[@AP-gb3eh]

Watch the movie not just this clip. Everyone in that room was a star

[@monicabella7894]

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

[@bennygoodmanisgod]

You mean moustache lol

[@monicabella7894]

@@bennygoodmanisgod 😅