Woody Herman
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. His bands often played music that was cutting edge and experimental; their recordings received numerous Grammy nominations. |
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 226-250 of 301 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 70694 | 10-in. | 4/23/1942 | Ooch ooch a goon attach (The backward song) | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70695 | 10-in. | 4/23/1942 | Three little sisters | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71498 | 10-in. | 11/8/1943 | The music stopped | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71499 | 10-in. | 11/8/1943 | Do nothin' till you hear from me | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71500 | 10-in. | 11/8/1943 | I couldn't sleep a wink last night | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71501 | 10-in. | 11/8/1943 | By the river of the roses | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71502 | 10-in. | 11/8/1943 | Basie's basement | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71503 | 10-in. | 11/8/1943 | Who dat up there ? | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71626 | 10-in. | 1/8/1944 | Noah-1 | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71627 | 10-in. | 1/8/1944 | I've got you under my skin-1 | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71628 | 10-in. | 1/8/1944 | I get a kick out of you-1 | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71629 | 10-in. | 1/8/1944 | I'll get by | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71901 | 10-in. | 3/23/1944 | Cherry-2 | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71902 | 10-in. | 3/23/1944 | Milkman, keep those bottles quiet | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71903 | 10-in. | 3/23/1944 | Irresistible you | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71904 | 10-in. | 3/23/1944 | It must be jelly | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71906 | 10-in. | 3/24/1944 | Don't change horses | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71909 | 3/29/1944 | Say so | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | |||
| Decca | 71910 | 3/29/1944 | Goin' home | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | |||
| Decca | 71911 | 3/29/1944 | Refuse it | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | |||
| Decca | 71912 | 3/29/1944 | Ingie speaks-1 | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 71939 | 4/5/1944 | As long as I live | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 71940 | 10-in. | 4/5/1944 | Perdido (Lost)-1 | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 71941 | 10-in. | 4/5/1944 | I didn't know about you | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 71941[a] | 4/5/1944 | Blue lullaby | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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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
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MusicBrainz: Woody Herman - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/73bb2ece-7ef7-4ee9-b3a0-bffe0b481bb0
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