Have you ever experienced a "live" Benny Goodman concert? Do you listen to the classic recordings of the Benny Goodman Trio, Quartet or Quintet? Can you imagine the thrill of a young clarinetist meeting and talking with Benny Goodman?

Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, Alan experienced all this… and more. Goodman's ability to captivate an audience and take his listeners on an extraordinary ride became Alan's standard to strive for.