Woody Herman

About

Woodrow Charles Herman 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. His bands often played music that was cutting edge and experimental; their recordings received numerous Grammy nominations.

Albums/Songs:

• How Hi The Fi
• The Progressive Big Band Jazz of Woody Herman
• Woody Herman: 1964
• The Best Of The Big Bands
• Woody Herman – Blowing Up a Storm (20 Original Big Band Hits)
• Brand New
• Road Father
• Giant Steps
• Featuring Stan Getz
• Thundering Herd
• 1963
• Music for Tired Lovers
• Chick, Donald, Walter & Woodrow
• Heavy Exposure
• Swing Low, Sweet Clarinet
• Live Featuring Bill Harris, Vol. 1
• Woody’s Winners
• The Four Brothers at the Royal Roost
• The Herd Rides Again…In Stereo
• The Raven Speaks
• The Fourth Herd & The New World of Woody Herman
• Woody Herman Presents, Volume 3: A Great American Evening
• Feelin’ So Blue
• Woody Herman Presents, Volume 2… Four Others
• King Cobra

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