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Birth name | Woodrow Charles Herman |
Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | May 16, 1913
Died | October 29, 1987 West Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 74)
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Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) 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.
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