#woody herman

[jazzplusplus]

Jazz Festival '67 - Cobo Arena - Detroit

Nina Simone trio

Miles Davis Quintet

Cannonball Adderley Quintet

Herbie Mann Quintet

Dizzy Gillespie Quintet

Woody Herman Orchestra

[citizenscreen]

Woody Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987)

[mostlythemarsh]

A snowstorm is keeping us in this morning so… Sunday Records

[jazzdailyblog]

Exploring the Innovations of Jimmy Giuffre in Jazz

Introduction: Jimmy Giuffre was a pioneering figure in the world of jazz, known for his innovative approach to composition and improvisation. Born one hundred and three years ago today on April 26, 1921, in Dallas, Texas, Giuffre began his musical journey at a young age, learning to play the clarinet and saxophone. Throughout his career, Giuffre made significant contributions to the development…

[superiorsturgeon]

Do you listen to jazz? Do you have a favorite jazz artist?

*takes drag off candy cigar* …Jazz? Haven’t heard that name in years…

But seriously, I used to be a big fan of jazz and played in a few school jazz bands! I was a big fan of Woody Herman and the Glenn Miller orchestra, but there was always a special spot for combo artists like Charlie Parker and John Coltrane!

I’ve kinda fallen off jazz recently since it’s easier to find other genres on the radio.

[erstwhile-punk-guerito]

[thedepartmentofdiscoveries]

[vintage-every-day]

Swinging Christmas. Woody Herman (1913-1987) recorded ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ for Decca on July 31, 1942.

[julio-viernes]

El "Ebony Concerto" de Igor Stravinsky, concierto para clarinete escrito en 1945 para First Herd, la banda de Woody Herman, que le había encargado la partitura al compositor ruso. Se estrenó el 25 de marzo de 1946 en el Carnegie Hall de Nueva York. Stravinsky había hecho incursiones en el jazz desde el final de la Primera Guerra Mundial ("Ragtime" para once instrumentos, "Piano-Rag-Music", etc).

[mrsaito58]

one of the most potent blasts of positive energy ever captured on record

[jazzplusplus]

Jazz Express #90 (UK) - December 1987-January 1988 - Woody Herman

[tratadista]

Woody Herman - La Fiesta

[ronnydeschepper]

Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) 

Het is al vijftien jaar geleden dat de Amerikaanse jazzzangeres en -pianiste (vocale jazz, cool jazz, bebop, swing, ballads) Blossom Dearie is overleden. Continue reading Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) 

[jazzdailyblog]

Jimmy Raney: The Subtle Master of Cool Jazz Guitar

Introduction: In the annals of jazz history, few guitarists have made as profound an impact as Jimmy Raney. Born James Elbert Raney ninety-seven years ago today on August 20, 1927, in Louisville, Kentucky, Raney’s career spanned five decades and was marked by a distinctive style that helped shape the sound of cool jazz. Known for his quiet yet intensely expressive playing, Raney was a master of…

[gregpoppleton]

Chubby Jackson Double Bass - Phantom Dancer 7 February 2023

Chubby Jackson is this week’s Phantom Dancer feature artist. He was an American jazz double-bassist and band leader. The Phantom Dancer is your weekly non-stop mix of swing and jazz from live 1920s-60s radio and TV every week. LISTEN to this week’s Phantom Dancer mix (online after 2pm AEST, Tuesday 7 February) and weeks of Phantom Dancer mixes online at, at…

[yes-asil]

Got possessed and put way too much effort into this.