Woody Herman

ABy-u by-o
BG'bye now

Label: Brunswick
Catalogue number: 03471
Genre: Jazz
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #4516

Woody Herman's orchestra was one of the most important American swing bands of the 1940s, known for their 'First Herd' of outstanding soloists. This Brunswick 03000-series side shows Herman's early swing style. US-pressed Herman sides are eagerly collected; UK pressings are less common.

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Woody Herman

AApple honey
BOut of this world

Woody Herman's famous orchestra, the Herd, recorded 'Apple Honey' and 'Out of This World' for Columbia in the swing era. The band was known for its harmonic sophistication and hard-swinging style.AI summary

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AAt the woodchoppers ball
BBigwig in the wigwam

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AAt the woodchoppers ball
BBigwig in the wigwam

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ABlue flame
BBlues are brewin

Woody Herman, the clarinetist and big-band leader, recorded 'Blue Flame' and 'Blues Are Brewin'' for Columbia. 'Blue Flame' was his theme and a signature piece; this Columbia DB2370 is a standard swing-era dance-band recording from a major label.AI summary

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AI aint gettin any younger
BLemon Drop

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AIf it's love you want
BWrap your troubles in dreams

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ANoah
BI'll get by

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Woody Herman

ANorthwest Message
BWoody Hermans Apple Honey

Parlophone R2996