Woody Herman
American jazz musician and bandleader (1913–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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Birth name | Woodrow Charles Herman |
Born | (1913-05-16)May 16, 1913 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | October 29, 1987(1987-10-29) (aged 74) West Hollywood, California, U.S. |
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