Woody Herman

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Lifespan:
May 16, 1913 - October 29, 1987, he died aged 74 and was American.
Birthname:
Woodrow Charles Herman.
Snapshot:
An Artist with 137 releases, a member of 3 groups, and credited twice on others' music. 23 collaborations.

Biography

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Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 - October 29, 1987), known as Woody Herman, was an American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading various groups called "The Herd," Herman was one of the most popular of the 1930s and '40s bandleaders. His bands basically played jazz and blues, often including rather experimental material for their time.

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Woody Herman

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Woody Herman

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Woody Herman

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Genres

Big Band, Swing, Cool Jazz, Jazz. Vote on Genres

Discography

198 releases – 137 under his own name, 64 in other groups and 2 credits on others' music Edit
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