Woody Herman

Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. He was the lead singer for "The Herd". Herman became known in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987. He won many Grammy Awards. 

In 1947, Herman was Emcee and also played at the third Cavalcade of Jazz concert held at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles which was produced by Leon Hefflin, Sr. on September 7, 1947.“Woody Herman and His Orchestra” AD Los Angeles Sentinel Aug. 28, 1947. 

References

Other websites
PBS – JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns 
Woody Herman Biography 
Woody Herman: Leader of the Thundering Herds, by John Twomey

Category:American Grammy Award winners
Category:1913 births
Category:1987 deaths
Category:Deaths from emphysema
Category:Deaths from pneumonia
Category:Deaths from congestive heart failure
Category:American jazz musicians
Category:American clarinetists
Category:American saxophonists
Category:American jazz singers
Category:American bandleaders
Category:Musicians from Milwaukee
Category:Singers from Milwaukee