Woody Herman

Woody Herman

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 16, 1913 (Milwaukee), Died October 29, 1987 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1944

Roles Represented in DAHR: clarinet, alto saxophone, vocalist, baritone saxophone

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Recordings (Results 226-250 of 301 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	70694	10-in.	4/23/1942	Ooch ooch a goon attach (The backward song)	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	70695	10-in.	4/23/1942	Three little sisters	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	71498	10-in.	11/8/1943	The music stopped	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71499	10-in.	11/8/1943	Do nothin' till you hear from me	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71500	10-in.	11/8/1943	I couldn't sleep a wink last night	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71501	10-in.	11/8/1943	By the river of the roses	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71502	10-in.	11/8/1943	Basie's basement	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71503	10-in.	11/8/1943	Who dat up there ?	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71626	10-in.	1/8/1944	Noah-1	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71627	10-in.	1/8/1944	I've got you under my skin-1	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71628	10-in.	1/8/1944	I get a kick out of you-1	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71629	10-in.	1/8/1944	I'll get by	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71901	10-in.	3/23/1944	Cherry-2	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71902	10-in.	3/23/1944	Milkman, keep those bottles quiet	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71903	10-in.	3/23/1944	Irresistible you	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71904	10-in.	3/23/1944	It must be jelly	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71906	10-in.	3/24/1944	Don't change horses	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71909		3/29/1944	Say so	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71910		3/29/1944	Goin' home	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71911		3/29/1944	Refuse it	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71912		3/29/1944	Ingie speaks-1	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71939		4/5/1944	As long as I live	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71940	10-in.	4/5/1944	Perdido (Lost)-1	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	71941	10-in.	4/5/1944	I didn't know about you	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	71941[a]		4/5/1944	Blue lullaby	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone

(Results 226-250 of 301 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.