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.
©Copyright Music Story Stephen Schnee 2023
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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
Klassiek - Released by Everest on 6 okt. 2017
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Early Autumn
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Capitol Records on 1 jan. 1972
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At Carnegie Hall, New-York: Vol. 2 (Live, Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1953
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The 1941 Lang-Worth Transcription Recordings Complete
Woody Herman And His Orchestra, Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Circle on 10 okt. 2015
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The V Disc Years 1944-45, Vol. 1
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Hep Records on 22 feb. 1986
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Moody Woody
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Everest Records on 13 sep. 1958
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Early Autumn (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 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
Klassiek - Released by Everest on 6 okt. 2017
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Woody Herman and His Orchestra Live at the Peacock Lane, 1958
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on 13 jan. 1958
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The Swing Band Project, Vol. 5: Woody Herman (2020 Remaster)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Jube Legends on 11 dec. 2020
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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Sprookjes en vertellingen - Released by Golden Velvet Records on 28 nov. 2012
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Ridin' with the Herd
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Everest Records on 28 jul. 1959
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Road Band! (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1956
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Hi-Fi Drums (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1956
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Love Is a Many Splendored Thing / House of mambo (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Pop - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1955
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Muskrat Ramble / Woodchopper's Mambo (Mono Version)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by BNF Collection on 1 jan. 1955
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Traditions
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Traditions on 30 nov. 2022
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Early Autumn
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Jazz Masters on 27 mrt. 2017
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Everyday Tunes.
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by ATD Mediale on 12 jun. 2014
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The V Disc Years 1944-46, Vol. 2
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Hep Records on 22 feb. 1987
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Sinbad the Sailor / Black Orchid
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by Everest Records on 20 jul. 1965
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