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 26-50 of 301 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	38834	10-in.	10/11/1934	Why am I blue?	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38835	10-in.	10/11/1934	Be still, my heart!	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	39152	10-in.	12/6/1934	Square dance	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	39153	10-in.	12/6/1934	Believe it, beloved	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	39154	10-in.	12/6/1934	The waltz of love	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	39155	10-in.	12/6/1934	There's no harm in wishin'	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60124	10-in.	10/30/1935	Don't mention love to me	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60125	10-in.	10/30/1935	If I should lose you	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60126	10-in.	10/30/1935	Darling	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60127	10-in.	10/30/1935	Thunder over paradise	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60429	10-in.	2/3/1936	Life begins when ycu're in love	Isham Jones Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60430	10-in.	2/3/1936	(There is) No greater love	Isham Jones Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60431	10-in.	2/3/1936	Ev'ry time I look at you	Isham Jones Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60432	10-in.	2/3/1936	Stompin' at the Savoy	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60433	10-in.	2/3/1936	The day I let you get away	Isham Jones Orchestra	vocalist, instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60434	10-in.	2/3/1936	That never-to-be-forgotten night	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60435	10-in.	2/3/1936	Let me sing my love song to you	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60436	10-in.	2/3/1936	Saddle your blues to a wild mustang	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60928	10-in.	3/25/1936	Home cookin'	Isham Jones' Juniors	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	60929	10-in.	3/25/1936	I've had the blues so long	Isham Jones' Juniors	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	60930	10-in.	3/25/1936	Slappin' the bass	Isham Jones' Juniors	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	60931	10-in.	3/25/1936	Nola	Isham Jones' Juniors	instrumentalist, clarinet, alto saxophone
Decca	60962	10-in.	3/31/1936	Hollow hole in the ground	Isham Jones' Juniors	instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60963	10-in.	3/31/1936	Take it easy	Isham Jones' Juniors	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	60964	10-in.	3/31/1936	Fan it	Isham Jones' Juniors	vocalist, instrumentalist, clarinet, baritone saxophone

(Results 26-50 of 301 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.