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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Woody_HermanWoody Herman - Wikipedia

    Herman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 16, 1913. [1] His parents were Otto and Myrtle (Bartoszewicz) Herrmann. [2] [3] His mother was born in Poland. [4]His father had a deep love for show business and this influenced Woody at an early age.

  2. May 12, 2024 · Woody Herman (born May 16, 1913, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.—died October 29, 1987, Los Angeles, California) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, bandleader, and singer who was best known as the front man for a succession of bands he dubbed “herds.”

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  3. Apr 11, 2013 · Learn about Woody Herman, a legendary jazz bandleader who led various ensembles from 1934 to 1986. Explore his discography, videos, photos, and similar artists on All About Jazz.

  4. Jun 8, 2018 · Learn about Woody Herman, a pioneer of big band jazz who led several ensembles called the Herd and hired many talented musicians and arrangers. Find out his achievements, awards, discography, and sources.

  5. Learn about Woody Herman, a clarinet and sax player who led one of the most innovative big bands in the swing era. Explore his songs, albums, and articles on AllMusic, but be aware of the 404 error on this page.

  6. May 16, 2013 · Woody Herman At 100: 'A Blues Player From His Heart' : A Blog Supreme He was a soulful reedman, an amazing talent scout for decades and a bandleader of one of the country's most popular acts. Born ...

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  8. May 16, 2013 · Woody Herman's First Herd made money, but the Second lost it by the busload. The 1950s were even worse, but Herman kept plugging away. In the late '60s, he experience another resurgence when his ...

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