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Woody Herman was a soulful reedman, an amazing talent scout for decades and a bandleader of one of the country’s most popular acts. Born in 1913, Herman led “Thundering Herds” that were both big draws and well-respected by the likes of Igor Stravinsky. For his 100th birthday, here are five recordings which still sound fresh today.

Photo: William Gottlieb/Library of Congress

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George Gershwin, Edward Steichen, 1931.

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Glenn Miller and Marion Hutton.

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 Glenn Miller with Army Airforce Orchestra conducts the band during an open air concert      1943

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Moonlight Serenade by Maj. Glenn Miller and his AAF Band

What a beautiful melody.

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Andrews Sisters and Glen Miller

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Jazz, Swing & Big Band giants

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When I play this composer, I like him, but it’s not the kind of music I feel naturally inclined towards. I studied his second concerto with Gulda, but I never performed it. Maybe it’s a matter of libido. Several young women feel attracted to this music: Irena Russo, Helene Grimaud, Karin Lechner. They often love mature men. I have never been in love with an older man!

Martha Argerich on Brahms (via namelesshere)

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i love her. yes. i do.

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Claudio Abbado and Martha Argerich in 1968.

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Martha Argerich in the documentary La Musique Partagée (x)

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Glenn Gould, at the piano, talking to Walter Susskind during a Toronto Symphony Orchestra open rehearsal at Massey Hall, December 1960.

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