Woody Herman
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Woody Herman | |
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![]() Herman in 1943 | |
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Birth name | Woodrow Charles Herman |
Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | May 16, 1913
Died | October 29, 1987 West Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 74)
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Associated acts | Isham Jones |
Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. He was the lead singer for "The Herd". Herman became known in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987. He won many Grammy Awards.
In 1947, Herman was Emcee and also played at the third Cavalcade of Jazz concert held at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles which was produced by Leon Hefflin, Sr. on September 7, 1947.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ “Woody Herman and His Orchestra” AD Los Angeles Sentinel Aug. 28, 1947.
Other websites[change | change source]
- PBS – JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns
- Woody Herman Biography
- Woody Herman: Leader of the Thundering Herds, by John Twomey
- Woody Herman at Find a Grave