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
Clásica - Editado por Everest el 6 oct. 2017
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Early Autumn
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Capitol Records el 1 ene. 1972
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Woody Herman and His Orchestra Live at the Peacock Lane, 1958
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Fresh Sound Records el 13 ene. 1958
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The 1941 Lang-Worth Transcription Recordings Complete
Woody Herman And His Orchestra, Gene Krupa and His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Circle el 10 oct. 2015
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The V Disc Years 1944-45, Vol. 1
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Hep Records el 22 feb. 1986
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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
Clásica - Editado por Everest el 6 oct. 2017
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The Swing Band Project, Vol. 5: Woody Herman (2020 Remaster)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Jube Legends el 11 dic. 2020
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Ridin' with the Herd
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Everest Records el 28 jul. 1959
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Traditions
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Traditions el 30 nov. 2022
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Early Autumn
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Jazz Masters el 27 mar. 2017
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The V Disc Years 1944-46, Vol. 2
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Hep Records el 22 feb. 1987
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Sinbad the Sailor / Black Orchid
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Everest Records el 20 jul. 1965
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Vintage Dance Orchestras Nº 133 - EPs Collectors "Vintage '59"
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Vintage Music el 4 nov. 1959
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Blue Flame
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Synergie OMP el 11 may. 2009
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The Formative Years of the Band That Plays the Blues
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Circle el 5 dic. 2013
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Talkative Friend
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por classics & more el 9 may. 2016
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Open Stage
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por open reeez regarde el 24 mar. 2016
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Be With Me
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por obligat music el 27 nov. 2015
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Músicas navideñas - Editado por Santa records el 1 ene. 1946
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Icetea
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por IceTea el 27 mar. 2023
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Winter Dreams
Woody Herman And His Orchestra
Jazz - Editado por Winter Dreams el 1 oct. 2022
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