Betty Goodman

Betty Goodman was a prominent American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, best known for her contributions during the swing era. She was married to the famed clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman. Betty played an important role as her husband's manager and a performer in his orchestras, helping to shape the sound and success of swing music in the 1930s and 1940s. Her influence extended beyond performance, contributing to the promotion of jazz and the breaking of racial barriers in the music industry. Betty Goodman remains recognized as a significant figure in jazz history.