Big band often different from swing. Bandleader Charlie Barnet's recording of "Cherokee" in 1942 and "The Moose" in 1943 have been called the beginning of the bop era. Woody Herman's first band, nicknamed the First Herd, borrowed from progressive jazz, while the Second Herd emphasized the saxophone section of three tenors and one baritone. In the 1950s, Stan Kenton referred to his band's music as "progressive jazz", "modern", and "new music". He created his band as a vehicle for his compositions. Kenton pushed the boundaries of big bands by combining clashing elements and by hiring arrangers whose ideas about music conflicted. This
The Herd (Australian band) Jägermeister-sponsored Australian Independent Record (AIR) Awards, held at Melbourne, Australia's Corner Hotel. The awards coincided with the group's self-managed label, Elefant Traks, tenth-birthday celebration on the same weekend. In October 2012, Elefant Traks won the "Best Independent Label" at the 2012 AIR Awards, while the Herd's "Future Shade" was also nominated for "Best Independent Urban/Hip Hop Album". The song 'A Thousand Lives' from "Future Shade" was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, where it received an honourable mention. The Herd appeared in the 2008 countdown for the Triple J Hottest 100: "2020" at number 63 and "The King is