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In which year did Benny Goodman hold his historic concert at Carnegie Hall?

  • 1940

  • 1938

  • 1945

  • 1935

Answer

Benny Goodman's historic concert at Carnegie Hall took place in 1938. It was a milestone event in the history of jazz, as it was the first time that a jazz musician had performed at such a prestigious venue. The concert was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to bring jazz to a wider audience.
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