Woody Herman

== Info ==
Woody Herman was an American jazz musician and band leader. Skilled at multiple instruments. Super Bowl VII halftime show performer. Dizzy Gillespie wrote songs for him as he was introduced to bebop as it replaced swing. Influenced by Duke Ellington and The Count Basie Orchestra. Also influenced by Louis Jordan. Once lived in the former home of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Suffered from alcoholism and prescription drug addiction. Performed with Stan Getz. Featured in the film New Orleans with Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong. Performed for Frank Sinatra. Featured Sarah Vaughan. His band was known as The Herd.
== Genres ==
Jazz
Category:Jazz
Category:Early Influences
Category:Super Bowl Performers