On January 16, 1938, Benny Goodman made music history: For the first time, a jazz band performed at the renowned Carnegie Hall – a milestone for swing and a sensation of its time.
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Benny Goodman
More than 80 years later, Andrej Hermlin, with his Swing Dance Orchestra and soloists Rachel (vocals) and David (drums) Hermlin, faithfully revives this legendary concert.
Featuring guests: clarinetist Lorenzo Baldasso and Roland Neffe on vibraphone. An evening dedicated to jazz – captivating, authentic, and historic.
Cast
- Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra
- Andrej Hermlin, piano and conductor
- David Hermlin, vocals
- Rachel Hermlin, vocals
- Roland Neffe, vibraphone
- Lorenzo Baldasso, clarinet
Program
- Benny Goodman's Original Carnegie Hall Concert from 1938
Additional information
Participating artists
Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra
Andrej Hermlin
David Hermlin
Rachel Hermlin
Roland Neffe
Lorenzo Baldasso
Dates
January 2026
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