Woody Herman
American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader.
Born 16 May 1913 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Died 29 October 1987 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Starting in high school, he was playing saxophone and clarinet in the Myron Stewart Band in Milwaukee. He switched to the band of violinist Joey Lichter, where he was vocalist ans soloist. His first jazz encounter as active musician was joining 4860573, where he played for four years. Later, he played for Harry Sosnik and Gus Arnheim, before he finally reached the orchestra of Isham Jones. When the latter decided to retire in 1936, Herman was the core of the 'hot' fraction of the disbanded orchestra. Together with 8 other musicians of this band, he founded his own orchestra Woody Herman And His Orchestra, which became legendary as a source of jazz talents over decades. He stayed faithful to his orchestra until the end of his life.
Discography (19)
Woody's First Herd
Woody Herman
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Songs For Hip Lovers
Woody Herman
1957
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The Herd Rides Again
Woody Herman
1958
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The Fourth Herd
Woody Herman
1960
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The Hits Of Woody Herman
Woody Herman
1961
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Woody's Winners
Woody Herman
1966
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Light My Fire
Woody Herman
1969
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The Raven Speaks
Woody Herman
1972
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Apple Honey
Woody Herman
1975
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Road Father
Woody Herman
1978
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The Film Tracks Of Woody, Stan, Charlie, Lena, Judy...
Woody Herman
1979
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"In Person" Woody Herman And His '51 Herd Live In New Orleans
Woody Herman
1979
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The Brothers' Nest
Woody Herman
1980
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Woody Herman
Woody Herman
1981
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Presents A Concord Jam Volume 1
Woody Herman
1981
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Presents Volume 2 ...Four Others
Woody Herman
1982
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In Disco Order, Volume 25
Woody Herman
1982
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We
Woody Herman
1983
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Second Herd
Woody Herman
1985
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