Woody Herman

Woody Herman
Herman in 1943
Background information
Birth name	Woodrow Charles Herman
Born	(1913-05-16)May 16, 1913 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	October 29, 1987(1987-10-29) (aged 74) West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres	Big band swing cool jazz
Occupations	Bandleader musician
Instruments	Vocalist clarinet alto saxophone soprano saxophone

Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) 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.