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 276-300 of 301 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | DLA 2747 | 10-in. | 9/10/1941 | This time the dream's on me | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2748 | 10-in. | 9/10/1941 | I'd love to love you again | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2749 | 10-in. | 9/10/1941 | Hot chestnuts | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | DLA 2750 | 10-in. | 9/10/1941 | Yardbird shuffle | Woody Herman and his Four Chips | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist | ||
| Decca | DLA 2827 | 10-in. | 1/18/1942 | I want my Mama | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | DLA 2828 | 10-in. | 1/18/1942 | Deep in the heart of Texas | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | DLA 2829 | 10-in. | 1/18/1942 | I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes | Bing Crosby | instrumentalist, clarinet | ||
| Decca | L 3123 | 10-in. | 7/24/1942 | Four or five times | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3124 | 10-in. | 7/24/1942 | There will never be another you | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3125 | 10-in. | 7/24/1942 | Down under-2 | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | L 3126 | 10-in. | 7/24/1942 | Dearly beloved | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3127 | 10-in. | 7/23/1942 | Please be there | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3128 | 10-in. | 7/23/1942 | Gotta get to St. Joe | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3148 | 10-in. | 7/29/1942 | Let me love you tonight (No te importe saber) | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | L 3149 | 10-in. | 7/29/1942 | The singing sands of Alamosa | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3150 | 10-in. | 7/29/1942 | If you only knew | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | L 3151 | 10-in. | 7/29/1942 | You were never lovelier | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3166 | 10-in. | 7/31/1942 | Santa Claus is coming to town | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3167 | 10-in. | 7/31/1942 | Jingle bells | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | L 3168 | 10-in. | 7/31/1942 | I dood it | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3169 | 10-in. | 7/31/1942 | Be not disencouraged | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3690 | 10-in. | 12/11/1944 | As long as I love | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | L 3691 | 10-in. | 12/11/1944 | Saturday night | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | L 3695 | 10-in. | 12/12/1944 | Please don't say no | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | L 3696 | 10-in. | 12/12/1944 | I ain't got nothin' but the blues | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed April 23, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 23, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 23 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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