Benny Goodman's
The King of Swing is part of RCA's mid-line series
Bluebird's Best. This is a solid collection of original hits
Goodman recorded for Bluebird in the mid- to late '30s. While there aren't any surprises here, the disc contains well-known hits such as the
Gene Krupa/
Benny Goodman tour de force "Sing, Sing, Sing." Unfortunately, the liner notes do not contain a complete personnel listing, but do include exact recording dates, soloists, and arrangers, including
Helen Ward,
Harry James,
Mary Lou Williams,
Bunny Berigan, and
Krupa.
The King of Swing is a perfect introduction to
Benny Goodman from the prime era of the big bands. ~ Al Campbell