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 51-75 of 301 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 60965 | 10-in. | 3/31/1936 | Tormented | Isham Jones' Juniors | instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone | ||
| Decca | 61389 | 10-in. | 11/6/1936 | Wintertime dreams | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61390 | 10-in. | 11/6/1936 | Someone to care for me | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61403 | 10-in. | 11/10/1936 | The goose hangs high | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61404 | 10-in. | 11/10/1936 | Now that Summer is gone | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61405 | 10-in. | 11/10/1936 | I can't pretend | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61406 | 10-in. | 11/10/1936 | Old-fashioned swing | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61447 | 10-in. | 12/3/1936 | Mr. Ghost goes to town | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 61448 | 10-in. | 12/3/1936 | Better get off your high horse | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62150 | 10-in. | 4/26/1937 | Dupree blues | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62151 | 10-in. | 4/26/1937 | Doctor Jazz | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62152 | 10-in. | 4/26/1937 | Trouble in mind | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62153 | 10-in. | 4/26/1937 | It happened down in Dixieland | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62515 | 10-in. | 8/10/1937 | Stardust on the moon | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62516 | 10-in. | 8/10/1937 | The lady from Fifth Avenue | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62517 | 10-in. | 8/10/1937 | Don't you know or don't you care? | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62518 | 10-in. | 8/10/1937 | Double or nothing | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62711 | 10-in. | 10/25/1937 | I double dare you | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62712 | 10-in. | 10/25/1937 | Why talk about love? | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62713 | 10-in. | 10/25/1937 | My fine feathered friend | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62714 | 10-in. | 10/25/1937 | You're a sweetheart | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62800 | 10-in. | 11/23/1937 | Let's pitch a little woo | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62801 | 10-in. | 11/23/1937 | I wanna be in Winchell's column | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62802 | 10-in. | 11/23/1937 | Loch Lomond | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 62803 | 10-in. | 11/23/1937 | Broadway's gone Hawaii | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.
"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 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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