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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.
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Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was...
- Woody Herman–1963 - Wikipedia
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.”. Herman was a child prodigy who sang and danced in vaudeville at age six.
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Jun 8, 2018 · Herman, Woody (Charles) [Woodrow Herman] (b Milwaukee, 1913; d Los Angeles, 1987). Amer. jazz saxophonist, clarinettist, and composer. Formed own band 1936, reformed 1946, 1947 and 1950. Worldwide tours. Comps. incl. Blues in the Night and At the Woodchoppers' Ball. Stravinsky wrote his Ebony Concerto for him, 1945, f.p. NY 1946.
May 16, 2013 · A Blog Supreme. Woody Herman At 100: 'A Blues Player From His Heart' May 16, 20134:17 PM ET. By. Alan Greenblatt. Enlarge this image. Woody Herman in 1946. William Gottlieb/The Library of...
Active. 1930s - 1980s. Born. May 16, 1913 in Milwaukee, WI. Died. October 29, 1987 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. Jazz, Classical. Styles. Big Band, Cool, Swing, Concerto, Orchestral, Show/Musical. Also Known As. Woodrow Charles Herman. Album Highlights. Full Discography. Articles. Advanced Search. Remove Ads. 404 Error.
