Ray Sherman writes: "I'm the pianist on the Benny Goodman At Disneyland, Anaheim California 1961 clips. The correct personnel for this clip is: Benny Goodman On Clarinet, John Audino, Mannie Klein, Geroge Werth, Cappy Lewis On Trumpets; Les Robinson, Skeets Herfurt, Bill Usselton, Morey Crawford, Bill Hood On Saxophones; Bob Pring, Pete Carpenter, On Trombones; Ray Sherman On Piano, Tommy Tedesco On Guitar, Morty Corb On Bass and Stan Levey On Drums"
Hi Ray- Thanks for the personnel update ! I was there that night, but didn't appreciate the music being so young (10) at the time (Les brought Dennis & I there). And thank you for playing at my wedding in '87 @Odessey Restaurant. Sincerely- Gary Robinson
They still had musicians back then..young people now days are busy trying to figure out what sex they are these days could you see the TINY TIM crowd doing a D DAY???
What do you mean "still"? His technique and tone peaked during the 70; I would even go as far as to say that during his tour in Japan during the early 80s he was at his best, by far.
Its outside, its live and the sound balance is superb. Is that the only mic out in front? How did Benny get the clarinet to ALWAYS be heard over the band even when he is nowhere near the mic! The quartet just him and piano, superb then the bass and drums in on Avalon and its just perfect!
To see this apearently over50year old man come on and outshine all Disneyland&I take kingdoms have to offering the first minute of playing BBB makes me laugh to tears
Left handed Stan Levy!A great band Ray.Terrific opening solo on Stealing Apples.I had the great pleasure of playing this every night touring with Peanuts!Must have been a ball. I haven't seen anyone ask whether you still play?Sincerely hope you do!Not many of the guys from the great days left.Benny is in fine form.Wonderful clip.
This was not a touring band - the personnel was drawn from Hollywood's studios. The actual filming was in May or June. Lots of under-30's in the audience, as well as members of the BG's original fan base.
Ray Sherman writes:
"I'm the pianist on the Benny Goodman At Disneyland, Anaheim California 1961 clips. The correct personnel for this clip is: Benny Goodman On Clarinet, John Audino, Mannie Klein, Geroge Werth, Cappy Lewis On Trumpets; Les Robinson, Skeets Herfurt, Bill Usselton, Morey Crawford, Bill Hood On Saxophones; Bob Pring, Pete Carpenter, On Trombones; Ray Sherman On Piano, Tommy Tedesco On Guitar, Morty Corb On Bass and Stan Levey On Drums"
Hi Ray- Thanks for the personnel update ! I was there that night, but didn't appreciate the music being so young (10) at the time (Les brought Dennis & I there). And thank you for playing at my wedding in '87 @Odessey Restaurant.
Sincerely- Gary Robinson
They still had musicians back then..young people now days are busy trying to figure out what sex they are these days could you see the TINY TIM crowd doing a D DAY???
This is a real gem!!! The band is right on with an audience that's very responsive to them and the music!!!
Thank you for this present!!!!!!!!!
This is Great Bro Chris Dad’s Swinging and Hitting on all four corners
Now this just beats all...! Stan Levey swing'n the Benny Goodman band.... !!! So impressive....
Benny Goodman in the 1960’s was still playing great, I saw him the next year right after playing in Moscow, this was August
What do you mean "still"? His technique and tone peaked during the 70; I would even go as far as to say that during his tour in Japan during the early 80s he was at his best, by far.
Its outside, its live and the sound balance is superb. Is that the only mic out in front? How did Benny get the clarinet to ALWAYS be heard over the band even when he is nowhere near the mic! The quartet just him and piano, superb then the bass and drums in on Avalon and its just perfect!
To see this apearently over50year old man come on and outshine all Disneyland&I take kingdoms have to offering the first minute of playing BBB makes me laugh to tears
Originally telecast on September 15, 1961. This was also an "audition" for a proposed weekly series that NBC passed on.
What a fantastic rendition of "You turned the tables on me".
Benny the King of swing never lost his style only person was missing the Great Helen Ward!
Left handed Stan Levy!A great band Ray.Terrific opening solo on Stealing Apples.I had the great pleasure of playing this every night touring with Peanuts!Must have been a ball.
I haven't seen anyone ask whether you still play?Sincerely hope you do!Not many of the guys from the great days left.Benny is in fine form.Wonderful clip.
I stopped playing when I lost my facility. Too frustrating (I'm 96).
Show Disneyland The Benny Goodman en 1961 Full comcierto
What happened to the performance by The Yachtsmen Quartet that Benny mentioned at the start ? Did it not make the TV broadcast ?
They were on the broadcast but didn't make it to the official Disney internet edit.
This was not a touring band - the personnel was drawn from Hollywood's studios. The actual filming was in May or June. Lots of under-30's in the audience, as well as members of the BG's original fan base.
RIDIN HIGH cooks on this one
It would be nice to find a color recording.
Colour tv had barely been invented, so doubt if one was made !
@@edwarddesenne6153 The end credits say its a colour recording. This is a black and white film record.
This band is terrific. Better than the one he took to Russia. Too many whiners in that one.
Back when people knew when to clap...Still a WWII audience.
This might have been the band he took to Russia. Not that bunch of whiners.