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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.
Frank Tiberi (born December 4, 1928) [1] is an American saxophonist and the leader of the Woody Herman Orchestra. He was born in Camden, New Jersey, United States. [1] He was picked by Woody Herman shortly before Herman's death and has led the band since 1987. He plays the alto and tenor saxophone, bassoon, clarinet, and flute. [2]
Four Brothers is a jazz standard in AABA format written by Jimmy Giuffre [1] in 1947, [2] based on the chord changes of 'Jeepers Creepers'. [3] [4] [5] The song was written for the "Four Brothers" saxophone section of Woody Herman's second band, and has since been covered by many groups.
Salvatore Nistico (April 2, 1940 – March 3, 1991) [1] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Career ... 1969: Woody Herman – Light My Fire ; 1992: ...
Al Cohn (November 24, 1925 – February 15, 1988) [1] was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger and composer. He came to prominence in the band of clarinetist Woody Herman and was known for his longtime musical partnership with fellow saxophonist Zoot Sims.
Gregory Herbert (May 19, 1947 – January 31, 1978) was an American jazz saxophonist and flautist. Herbert started on alto saxophone at age 12. In 1964 he did a short stint in the Duke Ellington Orchestra, then studied at Temple University from 1965 to 1971. While a student he recorded with Pat Martino in 1968.
The original recording was made by Herman's second herd on December 27, 1947, which had a notable eight-bar solo by saxophonist Stan Getz. [2] Herman asked Johnny Mercer to write lyrics in 1952 and he re-recorded the song taking the vocal duties himself. [3] Woody Herman and Jo Stafford recorded versions of the song that both charted in the US ...
John Haley "Zoot" Sims (October 29, 1925 – March 23, 1985) [1] was an American jazz saxophonist, playing mainly tenor but also alto (and, later, soprano) saxophone. [2] He first gained attention in the "Four Brothers" sax section of Woody Herman's big band, afterward enjoying a long solo career, often in partnership with fellow saxmen Gerry Mulligan and Al Cohn.