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Summer Jazz Film - The Benny Goodman Story 7/19/17 (Free for WPU Students)

3:00 p.m. Light refreshments in WP’s Atrium Lobby

3:15 p.m.  “THE BENNY GOODMAN STORY” (1956)
Directed by Jean Bach; Written by Jean Bach with Susan Peehl and Matthew Seig
“Benny Goodman Story” is Steve Allen’s take on the big band clarinetist Benny Goodman. The movie features a stellar cast of musicians that includes Kid Ory, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Martha Tilton, and George Givot. Fletcher Henderson is portrayed by Sammy Davis, Sr., father of Sammy Davis, Jr.

5:15 p.m. Post-film discussion

5:30 p.m. Wrap-up

Location: WP Atrium Auditorium

Instructor : Jazz Film Enthusiast
Dates : 07/19/17
Days : Weds
From : 3:00pm - 5:30 PM
Fee : $ 0.00
Course Number : C003A

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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