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 76-100 of 301 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 63604 | 10-in. | 4/14/1938 | Calliope blues | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63605 | 10-in. | 4/14/1938 | Twin city blues | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63606 | 10-in. | 4/14/1938 | Carolina in the morning | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63607 | 10-in. | 4/14/1938 | I'm saving myself for you | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63608 | 10-in. | 4/14/1938 | Laughing Boy blues | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63609 | 10-in. | 4/14/1938 | You'll be reminded of me | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63930 | 10-in. | 6/8/1938 | The flat foot floogie | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63931 | 10-in. | 6/8/1938 | Lullaby in rhythm | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 63932 | 10-in. | 6/8/1938 | Don't wake up my heart | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 63933 | 10-in. | 6/8/1938 | Laughing boy blues | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64832 | 10-in. | 12/22/1938 | Indian boogie woogie | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64833 | 10-in. | 12/22/1938 | Who'll buy my violets | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64834 | 10-in. | 12/22/1938 | Listen to the mocking bird | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64835 | 10-in. | 12/22/1938 | Blue evening | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64836 | 10-in. | 12/22/1938 | River bed blues | Woody Herman and his Woodchoppers | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64877 | 10-in. | 1/10/1939 | Thanks for ev'rything | Connie Boswell | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64878 | 10-in. | 1/10/1939 | The umbrella man | Connie Boswell | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64879 | 10-in. | 1/10/1939 | They say | Connie Boswell | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64880 | 10-in. | 1/10/1939 | Deep in a dream | Connie Boswell | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64940 | 10-in. | 1/24/1939 | The mads of Cadiz | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64941 | 10-in. | 1/24/1939 | Il bacio | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 64942 | 10-in. | 1/24/1939 | Begin the beguine | The Andrews Sisters | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 64943 | 10-in. | 1/24/1939 | Long time no see | The Andrews Sisters | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 65379 | 10-in. | 4/12/1939 | At the Woodchopper's ball | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 65380 | 10-in. | 4/12/1939 | Big wig in the wigwam | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone |
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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