- Born
- 16 May 1913
Milwaukee - Died
- 29 October 1987
Los Angeles - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Capitol Records, Decca, Concord Records
- Discography
- 58 albums
Biography
Woody Herman was a jazz musician who played saxophone, clarinet and voice. Woody Herman was born on 16 May 1913 in Milwaukee and died on 29 October 1987 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Capitol Records, Decca and Concord Records. The discography here lists 58 albums, from “Music for Tired Lovers” (1955) to “Lullaby of Birdland” (2024). Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1987) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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 with three wins plus a lifetime achievement award for Herman.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
Historic 78 rpm records
- I CAN'T PUT MY ARMS AROUND A MEMORY Woody Herman and Band · Frances Wayne · George · Ellington archive.org ↗
- SOMEBODY LOVES ME Woody Herman and the V-DISC All Stars · Woody Herman · Billy Harris… archive.org ↗
- SOMEBODY LOVES ME Woody Herman and the V-DISC All Stars · Woody Herman · Bill Harris ·… · 1945 archive.org ↗
- Goodey Gander Woody Herman & His Orchestra · Herman · Bishop · 1946 archive.org ↗
- WOODCHOPPERS BALL MELODI's ALL STAR BAND · Woody Herman · 1950 archive.org ↗
Books about Woody Herman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Woody Herman play?
Woody Herman is known for playing saxophone, clarinet and voice.
When and where was Woody Herman born?
Woody Herman was born 16 May 1913 in Milwaukee.
What are Woody Herman's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Music for Tired Lovers (1955), The Progressive Big Band Jazz of Woody Herman (1956), The Herd Rides Again...In Stereo (1958), At the Monterey Jazz Festival (1960) and The Fourth Herd (1960).
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