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Often hailed as the King of Swing, Benny Goodman helped popularize swing and racial integration in big bands during the 1930s and 1940s. His 1938 Carnegie Hall concert is celebrated as a milestone in jazz history, elevating his national prominence and shaping the modern sound of American jazz. The Kingdom of Swing, a 1939 book by Goodman, offers a glimpse into his creative world, while Adventures in the Kingdom of Swing documents his life and the era in a PBS American Masters presentation. Explore upcoming, museum-style events, screenings, and educational talks inspired by Goodman’s enduring legacy.