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 201-225 of 301 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 69311 | 10-in. | 6/5/1941 | Love me a little | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 69312 | 10-in. | 6/5/1941 | Hey doc! | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 69313 | 10-in. | 6/5/1941 | Don't cry, cherie | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 69314 | 10-in. | 6/5/1941 | Prisoner of love | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 69315 | 10-in. | 6/5/1941 | There goes that song again | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 69316 | 10-in. | 6/5/1941 | Loveliness and love | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70079 | 10-in. | 12/18/1941 | Someone's rocking my dreamboat | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70080 | 10-in. | 12/18/1941 | Rose o'day (The Filla-ga-dusha song) | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70081 | 10-in. | 12/18/1941 | Night of nights (Tura lura li) | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70082 | 10-in. | 12/18/1941 | I think of you | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70083 | 10-in. | 12/18/1941 | Fooled | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70248 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | A string of pearls | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 70249 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | Skylark | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70250 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | The lamplighter's serenade | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70251 | 10-in. | 1/28/1942 | You can't hold a memory in your arms | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70615 | 10-in. | 4/2/1942 | There are rivers to cross (before we meet again) | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70616 | 10-in. | 4/2/1942 | We'll meet again | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 70617 | 10-in. | 4/2/1942 | She'll always remember | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 70618 | 10-in. | 4/2/1942 | A soldier dreams (of you tonight) | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70619 | 10-in. | 4/2/1942 | Amen | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70620 | 10-in. | 4/2/1942 | Whisper that you love me | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70621 | 10-in. | 4/2/1942 | Deliver me to Tennessee | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70691 | 10-in. | 4/23/1942 | Don't tell a lie about me, dlear | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone | ||
| Decca | 70692 | 10-in. | 4/23/1942 | The story of a starry night | Woody Herman Orchestra | instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 70693 | 10-in. | 4/23/1942 | Just plain lonesome | 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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