Woody Herman Woody Herman Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading various groups called "The Herd", Herman came to prominence in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987. His bands often played music that was cutting edge and experimental for its time; they received numerous Grammy nominations and awards. Herman was born Woodrow Charles Thomas Herman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 16, 1913. His parents were Otto and Myrtle (Bartoszewicz) Herman. His mother was Polish. His father had a deep love for show
The Rarely Herd The Rarely Herd The Rarely Herd are an American Bluegrass band from Athens County, Ohio, founded in 1989, playing progressive and traditional bluegrass as well as their own unique compositions and adaptations from other genres. The Rarely Herd toured extensively on the festival circuit, where audiences enjoyed their close vocal harmonies and high energy performances. In 1997 they performed in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada as part of the Bluegrass Sundays Concert Series organized by the Northern Bluegrass Committee. In 1997 they were headliners at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards festival in Huntsville, Ontario. In 1992 the Rarely Herd showcased at the