Basie, Count and Benny Goodman. Count Basie (1904-1984), American bandleader and composer of popular hits like "One O'Clock Jump" and "Jumpin at the Woodside" Benny Goodman (1909- 86), aka The King of Swing, was a popular jazz instrumentalist and bandleader.
Document Signed. One page, quarto, accomplished in carbon type-script. Beverly Hills, May 17, 1962. Being Basie's written assent to the use of his name in a film tentatively entitled The Lonely Stage.
Document Signed. One page, quarto, accomplished in carbon type-script. Beverly Hills, May 17, 1962. Being Goodman's written assent to use his name in a film tentatively entitled The Lonely Stage.
The Lonely Stage used the following reference to the famous Jazzman (the leading male is talking to his son in the presence of the leading female star):
Matt: Father goes in more for Beethoven.
David: For Pete's sake! Who introduced you to Ella and Basie and Benny Goodman.
Estimated Value $350-500.
