jan 20, 1939 - American Bandleader
Benny Goodman's
band hosts a sold out
concert at Carnegie Hall
which features a jazz history
element and a jam session
with members of Duke Ellington’s
and Count Basie's bands.
After the Goodman concert,
Count Basie's band and
Chick Webb's band have
an informal competition
at the Savoy Ballroom.