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Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading groups called "The Herd", Herman came to prominence in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987.
May 12, 2024 · Woody Herman (born May 16, 1913, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.—died October 29, 1987, Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, bandleader, and singer who was best known as the front man for a succession of bands he dubbed “herds.”
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Oct 30, 1987 · Woody Herman, who prevailed for decades as a top swing band leader only to become in his final days a sad figure overwhelmed by debilitating illness and a crushing debt to the federal government,...
May 16, 2013 · American jazz musician Woody Herman rehearses in London during a tour of England. Keystone/Getty Images. Woody Herman, who would have turned 100 on Thursday, bloomed early and late — and then...
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May 16, 2013 · Woodchopper's Ball. From 'Blues On Parade' By Woody Herman. Herman was still in his 20s when he formed his first band, drawing on players who had played with him under bandleader and composer...
Apr 11, 2013 · All About Jazz is celebrating Woody Herman's birthday today! After early experience in Chicago with the bands led by Tom Gerun and Harry Sosnik, Woody Herman toured with Gus Arnheim. In 1934, he joined Isham Jones, and when Jones's group disbanded in 1936 Herman used its leading sidemen as the nucleus for his own orchestra.
Mar 16, 2020 · Woody Herman: The Complete Woody Herman Decca Mars And MGM Sessions (1943-54) By. Steve Voce. - 16 March 2020. 4650. The big-band leaders tended to have long contracts with their record labels – Ellington with RCA, Basie with Columbia and Kenton with Capitol. Woody Herman, who signed with Decca in 1936, was no exception.
