Woody Herman
American jazz musician and bandleader (1913–1987)
Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. He was the lead singer for "The Herd". Herman became known in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987. He won many Grammy Awards.
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| Birth name | Woodrow Charles Herman |
| Born | May 16, 1913 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 29, 1987 (aged 74) West Hollywood, California, U.S. |
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In 1947, Herman was Emcee and also played at the third Cavalcade of Jazz concert held at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles which was produced by Leon Hefflin, Sr. on September 7, 1947.[1]
References
change- ↑ “Woody Herman and His Orchestra” AD Los Angeles Sentinel Aug. 28, 1947.
Other websites
change- PBS – JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns
- Woody Herman Biography Archived 2006-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
- Woody Herman: Leader of the Thundering Herds, by John Twomey
- Woody Herman at Find a Grave
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