Woody Herman
Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading various 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 for its time; they received numerous Grammy nominations and awards. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 16, 1913 (Milwaukee), Died October 29, 1987 (Los Angeles)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1944
Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist, baritone saxophone
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 301 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 38496 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Blue room | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38497 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | I've found a new baby | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38498 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Sweet Sue, just you | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38499 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Tiger rag | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38500 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | You're O.K. | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38502 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Dallas blues | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38503 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | China boy | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38504 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Four or five times | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38505 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Where the arrow points to home | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38506 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Here come the British | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38507 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Pardon my Southern accent | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38508 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Jimtown blues | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38509 | 10-in. | 8/31/1934 | Black magic | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38515 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | Panama | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38516 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | Out of space | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38517 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | Blue lament | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38518 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | For all we know | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38519 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | I only have eyes for you | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38520 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | Then I'll be tired of you | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38521 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | Don't let it happen again | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38522 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | I never had a chance | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38523 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | When you climb those golden stairs | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38524 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | If we should never meet again | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38525 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | Rock your blues away | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38526 | 10-in. | 9/4/1934 | My melancholy baby | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed June 26, 2022, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
Herman, Woody. (2022). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 26, 2022, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2022. Web. 26 June 2022.
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LCNAR: Herman, Woody, 1913-1987 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82077172
Wikidata: Woody Herman - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q349357
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/42025456
MusicBrainz: Woody Herman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/73bb2ece-7ef7-4ee9-b3a0-bffe0b481bb0
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