Herman, Woody, 1913-1987
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Name (Hebrew)
הרמן, וודי, 1913-1987
Name (Latin)
Herman, Woody, 1913-1987
Other forms of name
Herman, Woodrow Charles, 1913-1987
Herrmann, Woodrow Charles, 1913-1987
Thomas, Chuck, 1913-1987
Date of birth
1913-05-16
Date of death
1987-10-29
Field of activity
Big band music
Jazz
Swing (Music)
Occupation
Band directors
Clarinetists
Saxophonists
Singers
Gender
male
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Woody Herman
Tom Marcello Webster, New York, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Woody Herman.jpg
Tom Marcello Webster, New York, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Woody Herman ca.1943.jpg
General Artists Corporation-management, Public domain
Wikipedia description:
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.
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