His majesty first encounter with an international jazz idol
Occurred in 1960 during his state visit to the United States.
His two lively and swinging jam sessions with Benny Goodman in new york were reported in Time magazine on June 18 1960.
The world of jazz has also recognized the king by including His Majesty is name in The Encyclpedia of Jazz.
His Majesty was the first Thai musician to earn such an honour