Bio woody herman

American jazz clarinetist Date of Birth: 16.05.1913 Country: USA

Biography of Woody Herman

Woody Herman, an American jazz clarinetist, was born on May 16, 1913, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

His full name was Woodrow Charles Thomas Herman. His father was a professional singer and a member of the vocal ensemble "White Citi Four," and Woody began performing with him in vaudeville shows and theaters and bars in Milwaukee from the age of six.

At the age of nine, he was already playing the saxophone professionally, and by fourteen, he had mastered the clarinet.

During his time in high school, Woody Herman took private lessons to further his musical education, which he continued at Marquette University.

Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, – October 29, ) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader.

In 1927, Herman performed with various dance orchestras in Milwaukee. He embarked on his first tour with Joe Litcher, a renowned violinist. While attending university, he worked in Tom Gerun's orchestra as a vocalist and tenor saxophonist, touring the sout