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Born: May 16, 1913 in Milwaukee, WI
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: October 29, 1987 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
A fine swing clarinetist, an altoist whose sound was influenced by Johnny Hodges, a good soprano saxophonist, and a spirited blues vocalist, Woody Herman's greatest significance to jazz was as the leader of a long line of big bands. He always encoura ...More >>

Discography: Woody Herman with New Thundering... Thundering Herd: Original Recordings 1945-1947 Pre-Heads Loraine Indian Boogie Woogie More >>

Filmograpy:

1999	Reed Royalty
1998	Monterey Jazz Festival: Forty Legendary Years
1991	Woody Herman: Woodchopper's Ball
1987	Swing: The Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 2

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Similar Artists: Duke Ellington Frank Capp Benny Goodman Buddy Rich Count Basie More >>

Influenced By: Isham Jones Johnny Hodges More >> Followers: Buddy Rich Mel Lewis Conte Candoli Lew Tabackin Thad Jones More >>

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