Clarinettist and bandleader Woody Herman was one of the leading figures of the swing era and beyond, with his various bands, generally known as "Herman's Herd", being known for the force and... more

Generally, when a talented musician like Woody Herman enters the woodshed for an intense creative session, he emerges with something special. By all accounts, this 21-track compilation qualifies!... more

Woody Herman and an edition of the New Thundering Herd rolled into Rome, Italy in May 1969 for this live set that included renderings of contemporary pop hits like the Doors' "Light My Fire" and the... more