finetune artist: Woody Herman

Woody Herman was one of the most highly regarded band leaders in pop history, leading several incarnations of his "Herd" to fame and musical excellence with an upbeat style that combined the bounciness of swing music with the melodic sophistication of jazz. He got his start in vaudeville as a child star, and played saxophone professionally as a teenager. By age 20, he was leading his own orchestra and had switched to his signature instrument, the clarinet. From the 1930s through the '80s, the Woody Herman Orchestra underwent subtle stylistic mutations to reflect the times, but maintained a consistent level of mastery, partly the result of Herman's talent for hiring young, promising players. He continued to tour and record right up until his death in 1987.

Listen to Woody Herman at Finetune.

(2007) Thundering Herd
(2007) Giant Steps
(2007) Feelin' So Blue
(2006) Brand New
(2004) Blues On Parade
(2004) Keep On Keepin' On
(2002) 1963
(2001) Woody Herman's Finest Hour
(1999) Woody Herman (And The Herd) At Carnegie Hall, 1946
(1999) Songs For Hip Lovers
(1996) Verve Jazz Masters 54
(1992) Keeper Of The Flame
(1974) Thundering Herd
(1966) This Is Jazz #24
(1956) The Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman CD5
(1955) The Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman CD6
(1955) The Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman CD4
(1955) Blue Flame
(1954) The Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman CD3
(1950) The Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman CD2
(1949) The Complete Capitol Recordings Of Woody Herman CD1
(1946) The Thundering Herds (1946-1947)

Woodchopper's Ball
Early Autumn
Jumpin' At The Woodside
Blues In the Night
Four Brothers