ABOUT
Woody Herman (May 16, 1913 - October 29, 1987, b. Woodrow Charles Herman) was a highly acclaimed and innovative jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader who became famous beginning in the late 1930s when he formed his first ensemble, known as "The Band That Plays The Blues." Best known for the intense "Blue Flame" (1941), which served as his band's theme song, and the swinging, uptempo "At The Woodchopper's Ball" (1939), which became another one of his signature songs, Herman's very long string of hits from 1937-1956 also includes his chart-topping cover of "Blues In The Night (My Mama Done Tol' Me)" (1942), from the soundtrack to "Blues In The Night" (1941). Herman received multiple Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award (1987).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Blue Flame (1941)
- Amen (1942)
- Blues In The Night (My Mama Done Tol' Me) (1942)
- Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (1944)
- A Kiss Goodnight (1945)
- Caldonia (1945)
- Laura (1945)
- Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1946)
- Surrender (1946)
- Sabre Dance (1948)
Pop charts debut year: 1937
Years active: ca. early 1930s - ca. mid 1980s
Genres: Big band, swing, cool jazz, blues
Labels: Decca, Columbia, Mars, Capitol
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