Benny Goodman Quartet - Avalon

Benny Goodman, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Teddy Wilson, piano; Gene Krupa, drums. With George Duvivier on bass. Hey, that Lionel Hampton's gotta be the King of Swing!

[@davidstanton3868]

After quite a bit of research, I now know this was first broadcast (live?) In June 1972. I had to check because l clearly remember my Dad and (Polish) Mom telling me ALL ABOUT Gene Krupa and then bringing out the records. I was 11 years-old... Thank you for letting me see this again 54 years later. David. 6/20/24.

[@BuckshotLaFunke1]

George Duvivier remains unnamed - one of jazz's finest bass players.

[@1000vox]

He was great, but he simply wasn't mentioned because he wasn't a part of the original BG quartet, that's all.

[@stevedrake604]

@@1000vox Correct.

[@donlittle929]

and man, thats why he was there for sure.

[@pianoman2215]

His sound stands out immediately! Commanding yet supportive

[@dariomulonia3480]

IL DISCO KE FECE CON BUD POWELL UN CAPOLAVORO amazing bud powell vol 2...BUD P. GEORGE DIVIVIER, ARTHUR TAYLOR

[@coltranestephens9268]

Here is one of America's best quartet's ever! And at this point in their careers they were more or less semi-retired. At the height of their game, they were untouchable. Krupa was one of my inspirations to study drums and fall in love with jazz. Thanks for the upload.

[@bobbly7132]

This is my favorite kind of music and they are my favorite small group of all time. I met Benny once in NYC and he was kind and courteous to a young fan bugging him for an autograph, which he gave with a smile.

[@Mado42069]

That quartet may be one of the greatest line up ever. These guys fits together like no one else. R.I.P. The Benny Goodman quartet is jamming in heaven

[@luigimusico6116]

When I listen Goodman & co.,I feel better!!!

[@sonarman65]

When Benny passed on I felt very sad. He and his boys had been doin' it for me since I "found them" in 1950. But he and the original Swing guys of the 30's and 40's gave us music that (if you dig it and you have a pulse) just continues to lay me out. I'm old and in the way now but you put that music near me anytime and the bottom of my shoes are wearin' out what's ever underneath. One amazing thing about Benny, no matter who played with him the sound was the same. He elevated their game.

[@tallen1628]

Gene Krupa is just incredible

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Yep, they don't make drummers like this anymore.

[@hawkrider88]

Wonderful...great players all who personified swing. Miss you Benny, miss you Gene.

[@anitaisaia8456]

Saw them all many times as a young girl at the Warners Strand in New York City. There will never be anything like it again ever!!!

[@PierreVeniot]

Teddy Wilson is soo cooool! Gene Krupa can really bang those toms!

[@ewald207]

The best Swing Benny Goodman all Time

[@pla1945]

Heard this first when I was a little guy in the 50's. Still rings true with me.

[@15emac]

besides making great music they're having FUN!!they've played these tunes so many times & they are never stale-something always new & different!

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Exactly, these guys are having fun, and the by*product of that fun is this fantastic music.

[@GeoHoleNoNe]

My grandfather loved Benny. Had two copies of his CDs. One in his corvette and jeep. After my grandfather passed away - I hear him and know he dancing in heaven to Benny. I love how music helps you live on snd remember your loved ones. I played this one tonight in honor or my grandfather!

[@ynotneb]

Can you tell us what year this event occured? Thx

[@hulado]

glad i lived long enough to hear this. thanks boys.

[@Ekkie101]

Great to hear these guys swinging and having fun together 30 - 40 years after they first got together with the original BG trio and quartet. Adding George Duvivier on bass made it even better. It's also noteworthy that presenting an integrated band in the thirties was unheard of and groundbreaking.

[@alprimosei]

Four old men playing marvellously young and fine!!!!!!!

[@Fire17y]

even in 2011 people are talking about this music. awesome :)

[@robertdecalogero6365]

Just the best-----ever.........and when this was filmed they were all in their 70's.......

[@drdonrs1]

Doesn't get any better. Takes me back to my teens in the early 40's.

[@donlittle929]

The great Quartet,masters all, Goodman, Wilson Hampton and Krupa.Even with Gene close to the end of his life and ill, the vibrant swing sound is still there with all the excitement. Say as you wish,these had no equal. Don

[@monicabella7894]

🤓

[@edwardconway27]

this Man is the God of Swing era!

[@VulcanJedi2006]

Wow, I'm embarrassed to say, I've just discovered these guys. Watching Ken Burns "Jazz" and I got to the Goodman quartet part and loved---so great to see they did it in their sixties too! This and Satchmo are my favs. Wonderfull music.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Hey man, no need to be embarrassed, not everyone finds the same things at the same time. We will always be beginners in music anyway, until we die🖖

[@OkayCesarini]

I feel good to be a clarinet player after watching this.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Yeah man, if Benny Goodman is someone you look up to as a musician, you are already winning.

[@medmond6]

Saw Goodman live twice and GKGseveral times .Wonderful times.

[@williamlrobinson6293]

Great Music by some of the greatest musicians ever. Lionel is one of the greatest vib musicians ever.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Lionel Hampton is the ultimate boss of the vibraphones. Also as you know, Hampton was one hell of a drummer too, and he just happened to invent the 2 finger piano technique as well 🤣 I love these old masters so much that i can't even express it. They were tapped into some musical truth that the rest have never found, or they forgotten how to find it too.

[@jamesc7277]

Crewing for the Lionel Hampton Band was my first paid job in ‘show business’. I was still in high school. I loved it then, I love it still. Heaven.

[@ChannelMaster720]

This is one of many quartet's that I listen to, over and over. Gene Krupa is one outlandish drummer and so sexy, love Lionel playing the vibes, Teddy is such a wonderful jazz piano player and of course, the great Benny Goodman on clarinet. They surely needed George Duvivier on bass to make it complete! SYLVIA!

[@macvoutie]

No Gene Krupa was not as fast as Buddy Rich but DAMN! the man was musical. Check out how he accents and supports the music with his left hand and right foot.

[@gonzalorodriguez5183]

i am a drummer . and a like so much the way gene krupa comping ... specially the hampton solo..

[@pegrueneis]

correct--this groove is unique..trhe best ever (I am also a drummer...yeah)

[@sonarman65]

He's right Jerome. You are looking at the original B.G. quartet. Gene left Benny and went out on his own as did Hamp. But now and again they got together over the years to weave their magic. We will never see their likes again.

[@JohnT1able]

Steve, Good on you for your obvious appreciation of Benny, Lionel, Gene, Teddy and their new fifth man, George (whose bass adds a LOT to the sound here!). I think God blessed us with allowing our hearing of such musicianship!.

[@lauralambresi5089]

This was the #1 song the year I was born.

[@davidstanton3868]

Wow!

[@gyulahorvath4761]

Csodálatos klarinét király ahogy együttesen mind mindég öröm hallgatni őket.

[@lauralambresi5089]

Love his quartet! Saw him live in SanDiego "Jazz At The Philharmonic " !!! One of the highlights of my life!

[@ArtursPerts]

You are so lucky!

[@Toracube]

They sure love that Jazz Music. Brilliant !!

[@joanettemurcia2929]

Genius.......I can´t stand my heart thrill ........

[@barrybryson6240]

'Makes you want to jump! And I love that bass...even sounds good on computer speakers. Those old Radio Kings never sounded or looked better, either. I just wish my ride cymbal sounded as good as Krupa's! The Benny Goodman quartet was the absolute pinnacle of swing...may it live forever! Thanks for the video.

[@EdwinaReizerMusic01]

My father's favorite band of all of them Gigi

[@jacquesdeghorain3162]

Benny Goodman et ses " all stars " Ils étaient terriblement bons, ces 4 complices-là !!! Cette complicité, on la voyait très bien parce que, en pleine action, Goodman restait constamment en contact avec ses musiciens : ils étaient également ses amis : ce groupe jouait avec des personnes parfaitement soudées : une machine extrêmement bien huilée et qui semblait tourner toute seule : résultat d'une entente exceptionnelle entre ces hommes, à leur top niveau depuis déjà trés longtemps. Ce n'est pas pour demain qu'on fera aussi bien !!! Quelle chance formidable d'avoir tous ces enregistrements !!! Ils ne mourrons jamais ces gars-là !!!

[@ShandiMisek]

These guys are so good, they could swing their way out of a traffic jam!

[@johnfury6481]

Never tire of hearing that one!

[@joanettemurcia2929]

Monsters here. !!!!! unforgettable.........

[@georgepyle2569]

Krupa is freakin amazing!

[@musicmaker1961]

Thanks for this upload ! what a great performance by four of the greatest Jazz musicians really enjoyed it!

[@klauswille4527]

Just love these guys, first and foremost Gene Krupa. Just look at him from 4:50 on how much fun he has and projects, like every single beat is special and matters. May heaven swing to the sound of those four giants!

[@coltranestephens9268]

This is a master craftsman on the instrument. He sings the drums and fits the different rhythmic combinations in just the right spots with the right softness or accents. His dynamics and melodic sense and pocket made him one of the best to ever play the kit. Add to this his showmanship and you've a show stopping entertainer. My one regret is that I never got to meet the man. Saw Buddy many times.

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

@@coltranestephens9268 You said it man. Gene loved the drums, the beats and rhythms in general. He has the feel that will never ever be replicated.

[@johnwhitehead3360]

Great Thanks - WILSON SWINGING AWAY LIKE MAD

[@vova47]

Shame on Doc Severinsen not to acknowledge the great George Duvivier on bass.

[@TheGlass50]

vova47 But you did... Thank you so much

[@coloraturaElise]

Doc was introducing "The Original Benny Goodman Quartet", which did not include bass.

[@langdonowen4066]

But, ooops. BIG oops!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Thats REAL music..........This is from a special called the "All Star Swing Festival". The entire special is this good!

[@plafkinfarms]

It really does not get any better than this; if you play the clarinet, you have to marvel at Benny Goodman's dexterity and his ability to move his fingers so effortlessly; if you play the piano, you have to love Teddy Wilson's interpretation of how the base should be played; Lionel Hampton is in a class by himself; Gene Krupa appears to be in a world of his own. This is truly a treasure to be passed down.. Roger Plafkin--Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan

[@marilynstevenson865]

Roger, very well put! Thank you!

[@Edjard1]

I saw the PBS broadcast of this concert in 1980. The BG Quartet TV segment was a 3 song set. The other two songs are found on KZbin at: Benny Goodman Quartet Moonglow Great to see these guys, in their mid-60s, still rockin' and not lost their edge. The TV broadcast also featured Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. I Wish PBS would broadcast it again. But the performance rights issues would make it a nightmare to accomplish.

[@crankbv1]

Oh man! All my Christmases have come at once here. Unbelievable.

[@bigalinwesttexas]

What an all star quintet. Each one worth the price of admission. Each a band leader at one time or another. Like that change up towards the end

[@Lengo67]

You caugth that change up too, eh? So did I, and it is TASTY!

[@Lengo67]

This is smokin' hot! Benny was and will always be the king of Swing!

[@Mervyn691]

Fabulous! Just fab! Unsurpassed. Thank you so much for renewing the memories of sight and sound. Mervyn KZbin 691

[@fistofflingern]

these guys had fun!!! :-) and me too!!!

[@15emac]

been listening to the original quartet recorded in 1963 "together again!" rca victor i believe-absolutely wonderful!

[@bvwatcher2]

It don't get no better than this.

[@roudalimohamed3632]

Un trio de virtuoses, Goodman, Krupa et Hampton chacun, pas avec mais dans son instrument. C'est un vrai régal.

[@mikeromano2219]

they didn't call him the KING OF SWING for nothing. AMAZING.

[@joanettemallo1692]

EVERY DAY THE KING PLAYS BETTER. ONLY BENNY GOODMAN CAN DO THAT

[@joanettemallo1692]

I love this man. He looks like a real King. He was and is ( becouse people like him are immortal) the best clarinetist I ever heard ever, and any place.

[@sparkomatic]

Just been getting into this stuff lately. My pop used to listen to Benny Goodman. I like them better when they got a little older and slowed down a bit. That stuff from the 30s is stupid fast. Like ole Chuck Berry said, "I got no kick against modern jazz, unless they try to play it too darn fast, and lose the beauty of the melody. Oh yeah, and Gene Krupa is the MAN.

[@ABARILANI]

What a fantastic group! Exiting performance.

[@scooch4257]

Antonio B.

[@marilynstevenson865]

Oh My..Go Benny and the boys!! thank you Bob Hardy, for uploading!!

[@johnwhitehead3360]

Great music - wonderful tune

[@ruthhellkamp926]

i met Teddy Wilson.....so honored.

[@stargate121]

Gene Krupa kicked Buddy Rich's ass.

[@edgarcook9607]

Anyway,did any of you listen the Columbia "1937 Airchecks" album? (OSL-180). Gene demonstrates here how he laid down the rhythm over the descending figures in "Avalon".

[@glasgraveur]

Es ist grossartig wie Mr.Goodman mit seinem Instrument-singen- kann. Mit wunderbaren Begleitern ( Hampton,Krupa,Wilson) die selbst herausragende Solisten sind. Vier Herren der Spitzenklasse

[@robertvavra414]

The only thing that isn't timeless about this wonderful video is Doc Severinsen's ridiculous outfit.

[@15emac]

when i was a kid i worked at the jones beach & after the show (mardis gras) they had dancing to 'guy lombardo & his royal canadians' and 'louis armstrong and his all stars'. a kid asked louis to play 'i wanna hold your hand' by the beatles...his piano man & trombone man nodded-they knew it so the band played it dixieland style & louis himself did his own lyrics-talk about breaking the place up!wish i had a tape recorder for that one-wish i would have taped them an a regular night-they were great!!

[@rerr2000]

Such a sweet tune!!

[@pedrofireman]

I don't know if i commented here before but anyways it deserves twice...lol The most amazing musical group of all times.. Krupa, Hampton, Wilson and Goodman!!! With the participation of Duvivier.. another great musician..Geez THIS IS GOOD STUFF!!!

[@helluvagun]

I've always felt that George Duvivier was one of a kind. He mastered swing, bop, cool and even Eric Dolphy! He was a giant on stringed bass! "Duvivier studied violin at the Conservatory of Music and Art in New York and became assistant concertmaster of The Central Manhattan Symphony Orchestra at 16!!! "

[@davidstanton3868]

George played a lot with Tom Waits!!!!

[@nicolasblondel5501]

Moving to see thoses old Giants. It maybe seems old fashioned music for many people; not for me; at the top of their career, they played the most trendy pop music all over the world !

[@glasgraveur]

Es ist grossartig wie Mr.Goodman mit seinem Instrument-singen- kann. Mit wunderbaren Begleitern ( Hampton,Krupa,Wilson) die selbst herausragende Solisten sind

[@helluvagun]

What the rest of lineup can do, we already know from decades back!

[@BuckshotLaFunke1]

Fine bass player, Duvivier.

[@edithgauthier5581]

Merveilleux !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Peter1q2w34]

Benny's tone is great

[@duncansimpson1378]

Just masters of there instruments just wonderful musicions

[@JeromeW]

You are correct. I researched my own mistake and you are correct. BG, Krupa, Teddy Wilson on Piano and Lionel Hampton on Vibes. Mea culpa.

[@ruthhellkamp926]

wonderful...........................

[@normanpaley4465]

Benny and Teddy Wilson were the best !!

[@piotrkuklewski9740]

Super!!!

[@1928lupus]

There is a quartet in Berlin, Germany: The Andreas Hofschneider Quartet (called the Berlin Benny Goodman), an excellent clarinet Player, also acting sometimes as a quintet with additional vibes. Wonderful weekly sessions in the Hotel Residenz in the western City. Well, the cast in the here presented Performance is forever unequalled. I love it!

[@attabuoy]

S-m-o-o-t-h, by the best small group ever!! Thanks Bobjazz 11.

[@oscarlfem]

INOLVIDABLES , RECUERDOS DE MI JUVENTUD .--

[@nickriggio8807]

awesome

[@brownclifford8465]

Ah.... Benny !!!!

[@Fernball21]

...In Action.

[@dariomulonia3480]

THANK YOU

[@ovemunk]

Not many. Gene was the ultimate "instinctive drummer" who played intuitively. I'll bet that he did not think about what he was going to play, he just did it. Incidentially this was AFTER his first stroke.

[@neondave]

Da Best !!!!!

[@Woosterfan1954]

greatest band ever

[@IsobelSturgeon]

According to my father, the late, great Scats Taylor, Benny Goodman was God and should have been on the one dollar bill.

[@kentaylor7044]

the original best bop group before swing consumed them!

[@chrischristopoulos970]

Very great musicians

[@johnde2533]

WOW, the original Quartet, they still had it!!!! and P..S. it is Teddy Wilson on the piano