Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Woody Herman – born on May 16, 1913, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – was one of big band and swing music’s most influential artists. Nominated for many Grammy Awards – and winning three - over the course of his career, Woody Herman steered his orchestra into many different directions, creating music that was comforting while also remaining cutting edge. As a clarinetist, saxophonist, singer and band leader, he came to prominence in the late 1930s. As a child performer, he started as a tap dancer and singer in vaudeville before he started playing the clarinet and saxophone at the age of 12. He later began to perform with orchestras led by Harry Sosnick, Gus Arnheim, and Isham Jones. When Isham Jones, who was a successful songwriter, decided to retire his band in order to enjoy his songwriting royalties, Woody Herman stepped in and, in 1936, Woody Herman and His Orchestra was born. The ensemble was known by many names throughout the years including the Band That Plays the Blues and variations on the name Woody Herman and the Herd (i.e.: Second Herd, Third Herd, Fourth Herd, etc.), the Young Thundering Herd, and others. Woody Herman and His Orchestra scored many hits including “At the Woodchopper’s Ball” (1939), “Blue Flame” (1941), “Blues in the Night” featuring vocals by Woody Herman (1942), “Caldonia” (1945), and “Sabre Dance” (1948). Like most of his contemporaries, the big band and swing groups that had been so important just a few years before saw a downturn in popularity after the end of World War II. However, Woody Herman kept different variations of the band going until his death on October 29, 1987, at the age of 74. During his lifetime, Woody Herman and His Orchestra released hundreds of recordings including singles, EPs, and albums. Three of his albums won Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Performance – Large Group (Instrumental): Encore: Woody Herman 1963, Giant Steps (1973), and Thundering Herd (1974). Since his passing, there have been numerous compilations including Blowin’ Up a Storm: The Columbia Years 1945-47.
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Stravinsky: Ebony Concerto & Symphony in 3 Movements (Transferred from the Original Everest Records Master Tapes)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Eugene Goossens
Klassik - Erschienen bei Everest am 06.10.2017
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Early Autumn
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Capitol Records am 01.01.1972
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Woody Herman and His Orchestra Live at the Peacock Lane, 1958
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Fresh Sound Records am 13.01.1958
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At Carnegie Hall, New-York: Vol. 2 (Live, Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei BNF Collection am 01.01.1953
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The 1941 Lang-Worth Transcription Recordings Complete
Woody Herman And His Orchestra, Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Circle am 10.10.2015
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The V Disc Years 1944-45, Vol. 1
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Hep Records am 22.02.1986
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Moody Woody
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Everest Records am 13.09.1958
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Early Autumn (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei BNF Collection am 01.01.1960
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Stravinsky: Ebony Concerto & Symphony in 3 Movements (Transferred from the Original Everest Records Master Tapes)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Eugene Goossens
Klassik - Erschienen bei Everest am 06.10.2017
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The Swing Band Project, Vol. 5: Woody Herman (2020 Remaster)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Jube Legends am 11.12.2020
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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Märchen und Kinderreime - Erschienen bei Golden Velvet Records am 28.11.2012
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Ridin' with the Herd
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Everest Records am 28.07.1959
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Road Band! (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei BNF Collection am 01.01.1956
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Hi-Fi Drums (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei BNF Collection am 01.01.1956
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Love Is a Many Splendored Thing / House of mambo (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Pop - Erschienen bei BNF Collection am 01.01.1955
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Muskrat Ramble / Woodchopper's Mambo (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei BNF Collection am 01.01.1955
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Traditions
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Traditions am 30.11.2022
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Early Autumn
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Jazz Masters am 27.03.2017
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Everyday Tunes.
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei ATD Mediale am 12.06.2014
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The V Disc Years 1944-46, Vol. 2
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Hep Records am 22.02.1987
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Sinbad the Sailor / Black Orchid
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Erschienen bei Everest Records am 20.07.1965
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