Woody Herman and His Orchestra

Also known as: The Woody Herman Orchestra, Wood Herman and His Orchestra, Woody Herman & His Orchestra, Woody Herman & His Orchestra; Woody Herman, Vocal, Woody Herman & Orchestra, Woody Herman Orchestra

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.

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Albums (11 of 144 release groups)

newest first

The Swing Band Project, Vol. 5: Woody Herman

The Swing Band Project, Vol. 5: Woody Herman 2020 · Album

The 1941 Lang-Worth Transcription Recordings Complete

The 1941 Lang-Worth Transcription Recordings Complete 2015 · Album

Woody Herman-1963

Woody Herman-1963 2002 · Album

A Cool One

A Cool One 1998 · Album

1937: The Uncollected

1937: The Uncollected 1978 · Album

Ebony Concerto / Symphony in Three Movements

Ebony Concerto / Symphony in Three Movements 1976 · Album

At the Woodchoppers Ball

At the Woodchoppers Ball 1965 · Album

Moody Woody

Moody Woody 1958 · Album

Mr. B. With a Beat

Mr. B. With a Beat 1955 · Album

Blues on Parade

Blues on Parade 1954 · Album

Sequence in Jazz

Sequence in Jazz 1949 · Album

Albums (21)

New Orleans Original Film Soundtrack

New Orleans Original Film Soundtrack 2018 · Album Soundtrack

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1940-1941

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1940-1941 2003 · Album Compilation

The First and Second “Wild Root” Radio Shows

The First and Second “Wild Root” Radio Shows 2002 · Album Compilation

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1940

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1940 2002 · Album Compilation

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1939-1940

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1939-1940 2001 · Album Compilation

Woody Herman and His Orchestra, 1956

Woody Herman and His Orchestra, 1956 2000 · Album Live

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1939

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1939 2000 · Album Compilation

Live in London at Ronnie Scott's

Live in London at Ronnie Scott's 1999 · Album Live

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1937-1938

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1937-1938 1999 · Album Compilation

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1936-1937

The Chronological Classics: Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1936-1937 1999 · Album Compilation

Live at the Peacock Lane 1958

Live at the Peacock Lane 1958 1996 · Album Live

The V Disc Years • Volumes 1 & 2 • 1944-46

The V Disc Years • Volumes 1 & 2 • 1944-46 1992 · Album Compilation

Live in Warsaw

Live in Warsaw 1991 · Album Live

Live in Antibes, 1965

Live in Antibes, 1965 1988 · Album Live

The V Disc Years 1944-46, Vol. 2

The V Disc Years 1944-46, Vol. 2 1987 · Album Compilation

The V Disc Years 1944-45, Vol. 1

The V Disc Years 1944-45, Vol. 1 1986 · Album Compilation

The 3 Herds

The 3 Herds 1955 · Album Compilation

Woody Herman Souvenirs

Woody Herman Souvenirs 1950 · Album Compilation

Woody Herman - 16 Classic Performances

Woody Herman - 16 Classic Performances — · Album Compilation

Four Brothers/Giant Steps

Four Brothers/Giant Steps — · Album Live

Jukin’ With Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1937 – 1942

Jukin’ With Woody Herman and His Orchestra 1937 – 1942 — · Album Compilation

Singles (51)

Looking for Yesterday / I Wouldn't Take a Million

Looking for Yesterday / I Wouldn't Take a Million 1940 · Single

Herman at the Sherman / Jukin'

Herman at the Sherman / Jukin' 1940 · Single

Do I Love You? / Thank Your Stars

Do I Love You? / Thank Your Stars 1940 · Single

Get Your Boots Laced Papa

Get Your Boots Laced Papa 1940 · Single

Rhumboogie / A Million Dreams Ago

Rhumboogie / A Million Dreams Ago 1940 · Single

On the Isle of May / Peach Tree Street

On the Isle of May / Peach Tree Street 1940 · Single

Say "Si Si" / Pick-A-Rib

Say "Si Si" / Pick-A-Rib 1940 · Single

The Sky Fell Down / Blue Prelude

The Sky Fell Down / Blue Prelude 1940 · Single

There I Go / Beat Me Daddy, Eight to a Bar

There I Go / Beat Me Daddy, Eight to a Bar 1940 · Single

If I Knew Then (What I Know Now) / Blue Dawn

If I Knew Then (What I Know Now) / Blue Dawn 1940 · Single

Blues on Parade / Love's Got Me Down

Blues on Parade / Love's Got Me Down 1940 · Single

I Should Have Known You Years Ago / The Stars Remain

I Should Have Known You Years Ago / The Stars Remain 1940 · Single

Casbah Blues / Farewell Blues

Casbah Blues / Farewell Blues 1940 · Single

Blue Ink / Can This Be Love

Blue Ink / Can This Be Love 1940 · Single

On the Isle of May / East Side Kick

On the Isle of May / East Side Kick 1940 · Single

Frenesi / A Song of Old Hawaii

Frenesi / A Song of Old Hawaii 1940 · Single

Careless / Smarty Pants

Careless / Smarty Pants 1940 · Single

Blues on Parade / Peach Tree Street

Blues on Parade / Peach Tree Street 1940 · Single

Cousin to Chris / Fine and Dandy

Cousin to Chris / Fine and Dandy 1940 · Single

Caliope Blues / Dupree Blues

Caliope Blues / Dupree Blues 1940 · Single

Deep Night / Whistle Stop

Deep Night / Whistle Stop 1940 · Single

Dream Valley / Whatever Happened to You?

Dream Valley / Whatever Happened to You? 1940 · Single

Five O'Clock Whistle / The Golden Wedding

Five O'Clock Whistle / The Golden Wedding 1940 · Single

Give a Little Whistle / Peach Tree Street

Give a Little Whistle / Peach Tree Street 1940 · Single

Bessie's Blues / Music by the Moon

Bessie's Blues / Music by the Moon 1940 · Single

Thanks for Ev’rything / Deep in a Dream

Thanks for Ev’rything / Deep in a Dream 1939 · Single

Still the Bluebird Sings / Love With a Capital "You"

Still the Bluebird Sings / Love With a Capital "You" 1939 · Single

Twin City Blues / Coquette

Twin City Blues / Coquette 1939 · Single

The Changing World / It's My Turn Now

The Changing World / It's My Turn Now 1939 · Single

I'm Comin' Virginia / Midnight Echoes

I'm Comin' Virginia / Midnight Echoes 1939 · Single

Big Morning / Jumpin' Blue

Big Morning / Jumpin' Blue 1939 · Single

Dallas Blues / River Bed Blues

Dallas Blues / River Bed Blues 1939 · Single

Woodchopper's Ball / Big-Wig in the Wigwam

Woodchopper's Ball / Big-Wig in the Wigwam 1939 · Single

The Sheik of Araby / Paleface

The Sheik of Araby / Paleface 1939 · Single

For Tonight / Put That Down in Writing

For Tonight / Put That Down in Writing 1939 · Single

The Rumba Jumps / Peace, Brother!

The Rumba Jumps / Peace, Brother! 1939 · Single

The Umbrella Man / They Say

The Umbrella Man / They Say 1939 · Single

Thanks for Ev’rything / They Say

Thanks for Ev’rything / They Say 1939 · Single

Put That Down in Writing / At the Woodchopper's Ball

Put That Down in Writing / At the Woodchopper's Ball 1939 · Single

Blue Evening / Indian Boogie Woogie

Blue Evening / Indian Boogie Woogie 1938 · Single

Saving Myself for You / Carolina in the Morning

Saving Myself for You / Carolina in the Morning 1938 · Single

Laughing Boy Blues / Twin City Blues

Laughing Boy Blues / Twin City Blues 1938 · Single

The Flat Foot Floogee / Caliope Blues

The Flat Foot Floogee / Caliope Blues 1938 · Single

You're a Sweetheart / My Fine-Feathered Friend

You're a Sweetheart / My Fine-Feathered Friend 1938 · Single

Don't Wake Up My Heart / Lullaby in Rhythm

Don't Wake Up My Heart / Lullaby in Rhythm 1938 · Single

Why Talk About Love? / I Double Dare You

Why Talk About Love? / I Double Dare You 1937 · Single

Stardust on the Moon / The Lady From Fifth Avenue

Stardust on the Moon / The Lady From Fifth Avenue 1937 · Single

I Wanna Be in Winchell's Column / Broadway's Gone Hawaii

I Wanna Be in Winchell's Column / Broadway's Gone Hawaii 1937 · Single

Trouble in Mind / Doctor Jazz

Trouble in Mind / Doctor Jazz 1937 · Single

Loch Lomond / Let's Pitch a Little Woo

Loch Lomond / Let's Pitch a Little Woo 1937 · Single

Dupree Blues / It Happened Down in Dixieland

Dupree Blues / It Happened Down in Dixieland 1937 · Single

EPs (17)

The Sphinx / Skrontch / Jones Beachhead

The Sphinx / Skrontch / Jones Beachhead 1947 · EP

Dancing in the Dawn / Floatin’ / Deevil, Devil, Divil

Dancing in the Dawn / Floatin’ / Deevil, Devil, Divil 1946 · EP

Personality / Helen of Troy / China Boy

Personality / Helen of Troy / China Boy 1946 · EP

Esquire Swank / Mean to Me / Caldonia

Esquire Swank / Mean to Me / Caldonia 1946 · EP

125th Street Prophet / Deep Night / I Found a New Baby

125th Street Prophet / Deep Night / I Found a New Baby 1946 · EP

Ah, Your Father’s Mustache / Jose Gonzalez / Ooh, Hot Dawg

Ah, Your Father’s Mustache / Jose Gonzalez / Ooh, Hot Dawg 1945 · EP

Oomph Fah Fah / After You’ve Gone / I’ve Got the World on a String / Yeah‐Man (Amen)

Oomph Fah Fah / After You’ve Gone / I’ve Got the World on a String / Yeah‐Man (Amen) 1945 · EP

The Army Air Corps Song / I Hear You Screamin’ / A Kiss Goodnight / Northwest Passage

The Army Air Corps Song / I Hear You Screamin’ / A Kiss Goodnight / Northwest Passage 1945 · EP

Out of This World / Goosey Gander / Make Love to Me / B‐19

Out of This World / Goosey Gander / Make Love to Me / B‐19 1945 · EP

Golden Wedding / Caldonia / Skyliner / Blue Skies

Golden Wedding / Caldonia / Skyliner / Blue Skies 1945 · EP

Laura / I Wonder / The More I See You / The Devil Sat Down and Cried

Laura / I Wonder / The More I See You / The Devil Sat Down and Cried 1945 · EP

Red Top / Poor Little Rhode Island / Come With Me My Honey

Red Top / Poor Little Rhode Island / Come With Me My Honey 1945 · EP

Time Waits for No One / Tired Little Teddy Bear / Shavetail

Time Waits for No One / Tired Little Teddy Bear / Shavetail 1945 · EP

Sweet and Lovely / The Lamp Is Low / It Must Be Jelly ’Cause Jam Don’t Shake Like That / Flyin’ Home

Sweet and Lovely / The Lamp Is Low / It Must Be Jelly ’Cause Jam Don’t Shake Like That / Flyin’ Home 1944 · EP

Come Back to Sorrento / Bishop’s Blues / Uptown Express

Come Back to Sorrento / Bishop’s Blues / Uptown Express 1944 · EP

I’ll Remember April / Lazy River / There’ll Be Some Changes Made

I’ll Remember April / Lazy River / There’ll Be Some Changes Made 1944 · EP

Blue Flame / Fur Trapper’s Ball / Down in the Valley / Straighten Up and Fly Right

Blue Flame / Fur Trapper’s Ball / Down in the Valley / Straighten Up and Fly Right 1944 · EP