Woody Herman

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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:
2002Light My Fire: Live! Rome, Italy, May 1969
2001In the East
1999With Charlie Parker And Tito Puente
1999Live In London
1999Live at Newport Jazz Festival 1972
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Filmograpy:
1999Reed Royalty
1998Monterey Jazz Festival: Forty Legendary Years
1991Woody Herman: Woodchopper's Ball
1987Swing: The Best of the Big Bands, Vol. 2
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Similar Artists:
Duke Ellington
Frank Capp
Benny Goodman
Buddy Rich
Count Basie
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Influenced By:
Isham Jones
Johnny Hodges
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Followers:
Buddy Rich
Mel Lewis
Conte Candoli
Lew Tabackin
Thad Jones
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