Woody Herman nickname(s):
Road Father
Woody Herman date of birth:
May 16, 1913
How old was Woody Herman when died?
74
Where was Woody Herman born?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
When did Woody Herman die?
October 29, 1987
What is Woody Herman's occupation?
Bandleader, musician
What genre is Woody Herman's work?
Big band music, swing, cool jazz
What instruments does Woody Herman play?
Saxophone, clarinet, vocals
Woody Herman friends:
Johnny Mercer, Artie Shaw, George Simon
Short Biography
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 1940s bandleaders. His bands often played music that was experimental for its time. He was a featured halftime performer for Super Bowl VII.