{"id":6402,"date":"2025-08-18T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/?p=6402"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:42:22","slug":"%e3%83%99%e3%83%8b%e3%83%bc%e3%83%bb%e3%82%b0%e3%83%83%e3%83%89%e3%83%9e%e3%83%b3%e3%80%8c%e3%82%b7%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%83%bb%e3%82%b7%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%83%bb%e3%82%b7%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%80%8d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/6402\/","title":{"rendered":"Benny Goodman \u2013 Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Benny_Goodman_1942.jpg\" alt=\"Benny Goodman\" class=\"wp-image-6400\" style=\"width:900px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Benny_Goodman_1942.jpg 500w, https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Benny_Goodman_1942-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benny Goodman \u2013 <em>Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the swing era\u2019s most iconic numbers, Benny Goodman\u2019s \u201cSing, Sing, Sing\u201d stands out with its explosive energy, driving rhythm, and extended improvisations. Fueled by powerful drumming and bold horn arrangements, this piece has become a timeless symbol of the big band era and remains beloved by jazz fans around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u_E0UVNtJ9Y?si=PgjO4K5cIao2A5iA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)\u201d was originally composed in 1936 by Louis Prima as a vocal pop-jazz number. In 1937, the Benny Goodman Orchestra transformed it into an instrumental powerhouse, and it gained worldwide fame through performances such as the historic Carnegie Hall concert. The legendary January 16, 1938 version, running over 14 minutes, is celebrated as a pinnacle of swing jazz performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composition and Arrangement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Louis Prima, a trumpeter and vocalist, penned the original tune. Goodman reimagined it for his orchestra, spotlighting drummer Gene Krupa\u2019s powerful, relentless beat. The arrangement, influenced by Fletcher Henderson, featured greater freedom for solos and a bold emphasis on improvisation, making it a thrilling showcase for live performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chart Success and Popularity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goodman\u2019s version of \u201cSing, Sing, Sing\u201d became a massive hit between 1937 and 1938, cementing its place as his signature piece. It dominated radio broadcasts, filled dance halls, and helped define the sound of the swing era for an entire generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musical Characteristics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dominant Drumming<\/strong>: Gene Krupa\u2019s dynamic, propulsive rhythm drives the entire piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Horn Section Brilliance<\/strong>: Trumpets, trombones, and clarinet deliver vibrant, powerful ensemble passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extended Solos<\/strong>: A series of improvised solos from various band members makes each performance unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSing, Sing, Sing\u201d has appeared in numerous films, including <em>Swing Girls<\/em> and <em>Kung Fu Panda<\/em>. It remains a staple for professional big bands and student jazz ensembles worldwide, its infectious energy and sheer excitement as fresh today as it was over 80 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-daily-music-life wp-block-embed-daily-music-life\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/5007\/\" class=\"st-cardlink st-embed-cardlink\"><div class=\"kanren st-cardbox\"><dl class=\"clearfix\"><dt class=\"st-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25563008-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/dt><dd><p class=\"st-cardbox-t\">Jazz Masterpieces<\/p><div class=\"st-card-excerpt smanone\"><p>Jazz has a unique power to move the soul, whether vocals are present or not. But in this article, we focus solely on instrumentals\u2014those wordless pieces where the expressive depth of each performer shines all the more. Here\u2019s a curated list of timeless instrumental tracks that showcase jazz at its most compelling. Glenn Miller &#8220;In the Mood&#8221; Glenn Miller\u2019s \u201cIn the Mood,\u201d released in 1939, is one of the most iconic swing jazz pieces of all time. Composed by Joe Garland and brought to fame through the arrangement and performance of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the song became a massive &#8230; <\/p><\/div><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-daily-music-life wp-block-embed-daily-music-life\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/7784\/\" class=\"st-cardlink st-embed-cardlink\"><div class=\"kanren st-cardbox\"><dl class=\"clearfix\"><dt class=\"st-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/57fb59e4-ab5b-4d71-8617-d8354630e190-1-150x150.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/dt><dd><p class=\"st-cardbox-t\">Best Hi-Res Music Streaming Services : 5 Top Picks for Audiophiles and Beginners<\/p><div class=\"st-card-excerpt smanone\"><p>What Is Hi-Res Audio? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation (And Why It Sounds Better) Hi-Res Audio (High-Resolution Audio) refers to music files recorded and delivered at a higher sampling rate and bit depth than standard CD quality (44.1kHz \/ 16-bit). Common hi-res formats include 96kHz \/ 24-bit and 192kHz \/ 24-bit. Why Does Hi-Res Sound Better? Hi-res audio increases both temporal resolution and dynamic range: Higher sampling rate (kHz) \u2192 More accurate waveform reconstruction, better transients, more realistic ambience Greater bit depth (24-bit) \u2192 Wider dynamic range (up to ~144dB), improved microdynamics Lossless encoding \u2192 No perceptual compression artifacts Key Benefits of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benny Goodman \u2013 Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) Among the swing era\u2019s most iconic numbers, Benny Goodman\u2019s \u201cSing, Sing, Sing\u201d stands out with its explosive energy, driving rhythm, and extended improvisations. Fueled by powerful drumming and bold horn arrangements, this piece has become a timeless symbol of the big band era and remains beloved by jazz fans around the world. Overview \u201cSing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)\u201d was originally composed in 1936 by Louis Prima as a vocal pop-jazz number. In 1937, the Benny Goodman Orchestra transformed it into an instrumental powerhouse, and it gained worldwide fame through performances &#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/?p=6399","footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[224,113],"class_list":["post-6402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-benny-goodman","tag-jazz","en-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6402"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6402\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7994,"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6402\/revisions\/7994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}