[Dixielandjazz] Benny Goodman and the use of microphones

[John Blegen]

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From: "confit at isp.com" <confit at isp.com>
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When Goodman arrived the sound man, pleased with his set-up, asked
Mr. Goodman what he thought. Goodman's response was "take away all the
mikes except for one in front for announcements." Aghast, the sound men
removed all the mikes.


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A friend of mine who was involved in the staging of the Baltimore City
Fair back in the '70s told me a similar story about Goodman. 
Personally, I prefer a microphone so that, like Steve Barbone, I can
play in the chalumeau without vanishing.



John Blegen