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) Dead" at number 13. In September 2009, The Herd was involved in a controversy regarding the act's inclusion in the line-up for 'Coal To Coast', a regional youth festival held in Mackay, Australia, with the local coal industry acting as the event's primary funding source. Concerned fans brought the issue of the Herd's involvement in the festival to the group's attention and the story received national coverage in the mainstream media and debate occurred on 'Hack', a popular program on national radio station Triple J. As a response, Urthboy released a statement of apology and declared the urgency of global