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 251-275 of 301 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	93766	10-in.	11/13/1941	Las Chiapanecas	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	93767	10-in.	11/13/1941	'Tis Autumn	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	93768	10-in.	11/13/1941	I guess I'll be on my way	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	93769	10-in.	11/13/1941	Even Steven	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2597	10-in.	7/30/1941	Let's all meet at my house (voBC, ML, WH)	Bing Crosby	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2598	10-in.	7/30/1941	Humpty dumpty heart	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2599	10-in.	7/30/1941	The whistler's mother-in-law (voML)	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2600	10-in.	7/30/1941	I ain't got nobody	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2672	10-in.	8/21/1941	By-U by-O (The Louisiana lullaby)	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2673	10-in.	8/21/1941	Don't be blue, little pal, don't be blue	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2674	10-in.	8/21/1941	I love you more, more every day	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2675	10-in.	8/21/1941	Bishop's blues	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2676	10-in.	8/21/1941	Woodsheddin' with Woody	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2677	10-in.	8/21/1941	My foolish heart and I	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2705	10-in.	8/28/1941	Concerto No.1 in B flat minor for piano and orch. (Tchaikovsky-Op.23)	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2706	10-in.	8/28/1941	I'll remember April	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2707	10-in.	8/28/1941	Too late	Woody Herman and his Woodchoppers	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2708	10-in.	8/28/1941	Fort Worth jail	Woody Herman and his Woodchoppers	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2709	10-in.	8/28/1941	Elise	Woody Herman and his Four Chips	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2717	10-in.	9/3/1941	When the moon comes over the sun	Woody Herman and his Woodchoppers	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2734	10-in.	09/05/1941	Major (A man and his drum)	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2735	10-in.	9/5/1941	Misirlou	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2736	10-in.	9/5/1941	Three ways to smoke a pipe	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2737	10-in.	9/5/1941	Ten day furlough	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2746	10-in.	9/10/1941	Blues in the night	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet

(Results 251-275 of 301 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed October 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 October 2024.