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  "name": "Benny Goodman",
  "description": "Benny Goodman appears once in our Jazz list, placing as high as No. 11. Hand-curated, with a reason for every pick.",
  "updated": "2026-08-30",
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      "title": "Sing, Sing, Sing",
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      "label": "Victor",
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