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Woody Herman

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American jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1913 to 1987 · aged 74
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Woodrow Charles Herman 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.

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Herman in 1976Herman in 1976

Awards 2

1987Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Woodrow Charles Herman 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 with three wins plus a lifetime achievement award for Herman.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1987 · aged 74
Written about in
27 languages

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