Benny Goodman's band during the Carnegie Hall performance features several veteran musicians of Goodman's bands from the 1930s-1950s, as well as other prominent swing bands of the era. Musicians in the 1974 group include Benny Goodman (clarinet), Eddie Bert (trombone), Paul Faulise (trombone), John Frosk (trumpet), Chris Griffin (trumpet), Hank Jones (piano), Al Klink (tenor saxophone), Walt Levinsky (alto saxophone), Toots Mondello (alto saxophone), Buddy Morrow (trombone), Red Norvo (vibraphone), Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar), Bernie Privin (trumpet), Sol Schlinger (baritone saxophone), Zoot Sims (tenor saxophone), Marvin Stamm (trumpet), Slam Stewart (bass), and Grady Tate (drums).
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The Rainbow Room performance was taped on January 19, 1974. The Stamford, Connecticut scenes were taped on January 23, 1974. The Carnegie Hall performance was taped on January 27, 1974, marking the 36th anniversary of Benny Goodman's famous 1938 Carnegie Hall concert.