Woody Herman
Woodrow Charles "Woody" Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987), was an American jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading various groups called "The Herd," Herman was one of the most popular of the 1930s and '40s bandleaders. His bands often played music that was experimental for their time. He was a featured halftime performer for Super Bowl VII.
Read more about Woody Herman: Early Life and Career, The Band That Plays The Blues and The First Herd 1936-1946, The Second Herd and Other Bands 1947-1987, Last Years
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