<p>Benny Goodman Sextet. side 1: She's Funny That Way; side 2: I Got Rhythm (Columbia 36923), from the album, <i>Goodman Sextet Session</i> (Columbia C-113).<br>78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1945. The album was released in 1946.</p>
<p>The album art and design was created by George Howard Maas (1910-1998), an American commercial artist, graphic artist and designer, and art director. Originally from Kansas City, Maas studied at the University of Kansas at Lawrence. In 1939, he was employed as a painter in the WPA (Works Project Administration). By the early 1940s, Maas had moved to New York City where he continued his career with much success creating cover art for albums, book design and illustrations, and poster art.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Related Publication:
Jazz Records 1942-1967, Vol. 4a: Ell - Goo
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
