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 1-25 of 301 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	38496	10-in.	8/31/1934	Blue room	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38497	10-in.	8/31/1934	I've found a new baby	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38498	10-in.	8/31/1934	Sweet Sue, just you	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38499	10-in.	8/31/1934	Tiger rag	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38500	10-in.	8/31/1934	You're O.K.	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38502	10-in.	8/31/1934	Dallas blues	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38503	10-in.	8/31/1934	China boy	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38504	10-in.	8/31/1934	Four or five times	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38505	10-in.	8/31/1934	Where the arrow points to home	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38506	10-in.	8/31/1934	Here come the British	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38507	10-in.	8/31/1934	Pardon my Southern accent	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38508	10-in.	8/31/1934	Jimtown blues	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38509	10-in.	8/31/1934	Black magic	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38515	10-in.	9/4/1934	Panama	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38516	10-in.	9/4/1934	Out of space	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38517	10-in.	9/4/1934	Blue lament	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38518	10-in.	9/4/1934	For all we know	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38519	10-in.	9/4/1934	I only have eyes for you	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38520	10-in.	9/4/1934	Then I'll be tired of you	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38521	10-in.	9/4/1934	Don't let it happen again	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38522	10-in.	9/4/1934	I never had a chance	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38523	10-in.	9/4/1934	When you climb those golden stairs	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38524	10-in.	9/4/1934	If we should never meet again	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38525	10-in.	9/4/1934	Rock your blues away	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone
Decca	38526	10-in.	9/4/1934	My melancholy baby	Isham Jones Orchestra	instrumentalist, alto saxophone, clarinet, baritone saxophone

(Results 1-25 of 301 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Herman, Woody," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

Herman, Woody. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/204456.

"Herman, Woody." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.