Woody Herman

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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 276-300 of 301 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	DLA 2747	10-in.	9/10/1941	This time the dream's on me	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2748	10-in.	9/10/1941	I'd love to love you again	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2749	10-in.	9/10/1941	Hot chestnuts	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2750	10-in.	9/10/1941	Yardbird shuffle	Woody Herman and his Four Chips	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2827	10-in.	1/18/1942	I want my Mama	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2828	10-in.	1/18/1942	Deep in the heart of Texas	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	DLA 2829	10-in.	1/18/1942	I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, clarinet
Decca	L 3123	10-in.	7/24/1942	Four or five times	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3124	10-in.	7/24/1942	There will never be another you	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3125	10-in.	7/24/1942	Down under-2	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3126	10-in.	7/24/1942	Dearly beloved	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3127	10-in.	7/23/1942	Please be there	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3128	10-in.	7/23/1942	Gotta get to St. Joe	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3148	10-in.	7/29/1942	Let me love you tonight (No te importe saber)	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3149	10-in.	7/29/1942	The singing sands of Alamosa	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3150	10-in.	7/29/1942	If you only knew	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3151	10-in.	7/29/1942	You were never lovelier	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3166	10-in.	7/31/1942	Santa Claus is coming to town	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3167	10-in.	7/31/1942	Jingle bells	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3168	10-in.	7/31/1942	I dood it	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3169	10-in.	7/31/1942	Be not disencouraged	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3690	10-in.	12/11/1944	As long as I love	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3691	10-in.	12/11/1944	Saturday night	Woody Herman Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3695	10-in.	12/12/1944	Please don't say no	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet
Decca	L 3696	10-in.	12/12/1944	I ain't got nothin' but the blues	Woody Herman Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet

(Results 276-300 of 301 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.