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 26-50 of 301 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 38834 | 10-in. | 10/11/1934 | Why am I blue? | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 38835 | 10-in. | 10/11/1934 | Be still, my heart! | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39152 | 10-in. | 12/6/1934 | Square dance | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39153 | 10-in. | 12/6/1934 | Believe it, beloved | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39154 | 10-in. | 12/6/1934 | The waltz of love | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 39155 | 10-in. | 12/6/1934 | There's no harm in wishin' | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60124 | 10-in. | 10/30/1935 | Don't mention love to me | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60125 | 10-in. | 10/30/1935 | If I should lose you | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60126 | 10-in. | 10/30/1935 | Darling | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60127 | 10-in. | 10/30/1935 | Thunder over paradise | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60429 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | Life begins when ycu're in love | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60430 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | (There is) No greater love | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60431 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | Ev'ry time I look at you | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60432 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | Stompin' at the Savoy | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60433 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | The day I let you get away | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60434 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | That never-to-be-forgotten night | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60435 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | Let me sing my love song to you | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60436 | 10-in. | 2/3/1936 | Saddle your blues to a wild mustang | Isham Jones Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60928 | 10-in. | 3/25/1936 | Home cookin' | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60929 | 10-in. | 3/25/1936 | I've had the blues so long | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60930 | 10-in. | 3/25/1936 | Slappin' the bass | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60931 | 10-in. | 3/25/1936 | Nola | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60962 | 10-in. | 3/31/1936 | Hollow hole in the ground | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60963 | 10-in. | 3/31/1936 | Take it easy | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 60964 | 10-in. | 3/31/1936 | Fan it | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, vocalist, baritone saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 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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