Woody Herman And His Orchestra : 1939 (CD, Comp)Woody Herman And His Orchestra : 1939 (CD, Comp)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra : 1939 (CD, Comp)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra : 1939 (CD, Comp)
Woody Herman And His Orchestra

1939

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Woody Herman was an American bandleader and clarinetist whose creative vision shaped big band swing for decades. These 1939 recordings capture him early in his career, before he became a household name, leading an orchestra already marked by his restless innovation and generous arrangements. Herman's clarinet playing was virtuosic yet warm, grounding the ensemble's sound in melody even as the orchestra swung hard around him. This period found him exploring fresh instrumental combinations and approaches to swing, establishing the foundation for his later legendary bands. The music pulses with the energy and precision of a working orchestra at its peak, recorded during an era when big band was America's dominant popular music. These sessions represent Herman before his legendary Herds, offering a window into the early development of one of jazz's most important bandleaders.

Item Details+
Genre Jazz, Pop
Style Big Band, Swing, Vocal
Media Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Description CD is great VG+. Carefully packed andamp; shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping!
Label Classics (11)
Year 2000
Country France
Format CD
Tracklist+

1. Thanks For Ev'rything 3:03

2. The Umbrella Man 3:01

3. They Say 3:04

4. Deep In A Dream 2:50

5. Les Filles De Cadix = The Girls From Cadiz 2:25

6. Il Bacio 2:23

7. Begin The Beguine 2:54

8. Woodchopper's Ball 3:14

9. Big-Wig In The Wigwam 2:39

10. Dallas Blues 2:58

11. Blues Downstairs 2:47

12. Blues Upstairs 3:07

13. Paleface 2:43

14. The Sheik Of Araby 2:39

15. Casbah Blues 3:06

16. Farewell Blues 3:00

17. East Side Kick 3:14

18. Midnight Echoes 2:45

19. Jumpin' Blues 3:07

20. Big Morning 2:44

21. Love With A Capital "You" 2:57

22. Still The Bluebird Sings 3:17

23. Love Me 2:55

24. Rosetta 3:13

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