Goldkette, Jean
(1899–1962)> BANDLEADER
Jean Goldkette Bandleader Valenciennes, France, March 18, 1899; Santa Barbara, California, March 24, 1962. A child prodigy pianist, Goldkette settled in the United States when he was just twelve years old. He moved to Chicago, where he worked as a pianist/leader for dance band syndicator Edgar Benson. Using the knowledge he acquired from Benson, Goldkette formed his big dance band, which started recording for Victor in 1924, when he bought and ran Detroit’s Greystone Ballroom. His recording…