Woody Herman
Also known as Woodrow Charles Herman
American jazz musician and bandleader (1913–1987)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1987
- Works
- 5
Top works
- The best of the Decca years
- Early autumn
- The woodchopper's ball
- Woody Herman's greatest hits
- Saxophone Scales and Chords
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Film & TV
Acting · Milwaukee, WI
Legendary clarinetist, composer ("At the Woodchoppers' Ball"), singer and bandleader (the Thundering Herd(s) ), educated at Marquette University. He was a clarinetist in the orchestras of Joey Lichter, Harry Sosnik, Gus Arnheim, and Indiana Jones, then formed his own orchestra, appearing in hotels, theatres and ballrooms. He toured Europe in 1954, Europe, and Latin America in 1958 (under the…
Known for
- Woody Herman: Blue Flame - Portrait of a Jazz Legend2012
- Jazz Icons: Woody Herman Live in '642009
- Louis Prima: The Wildest! — Himself (archive footage)1999
- Woody Herman's Swinging Herd live in England — Clarinettiste1964
- The Danny Kaye Show — Self1963
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1913 births1987 deaths20th-century American clarinetists20th-century American saxophonistsAmerican big band bandleadersAmerican jazz bandleadersAmerican jazz clarinetistsAmerican people of Polish descentAmerican vaudeville performersBurials at Hollywood Forever CemeteryCapitol Records artistsConcord Records artists