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Woody Herman

Woody Herman

Jazz

Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987), better known as Woody Herman, was an American jazz clarinetist,... more

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Giant Steps

Giant Steps

Jazz - 1973

Top Songs

Woodchopper's Ball
Woodchopper's Ball
1955
1955
Laura
Laura
1994
1994
Blues In the Night
Blues In the Night
1991
1991
La Fiesta
La Fiesta
1973
1973
At the Wood Chopper's Ball
At the Wood Chopper's Ball
1955
1955
At the Woodchopper's Ball
At the Woodchopper's Ball
2003
2003
Freedom Jazz Dance
Freedom Jazz Dance
1973
1973
Giant Steps
Giant Steps
1973
1973

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About Woody Herman

Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987), better known as Woody Herman, was an American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and Big band leader. During his lifetime, he led some of the most exciting big bands of the twentieth century. His bands changed styles and approaches to jazz but still managed to keep their musical integrity. Herman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a child he worked as a singer in vaudeville, then became a professional saxophone player at age 15. Read more on Last.fm

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