Herman,Woodrow Charles

Herman,Woodrow Charles
Her·man (hûrʹmən), Woodrow Charles. Known as “Woody.” 1913-1987.
American jazz musician and bandleader who for 50 years directed a series of energetic bands called the “Thundering Herds.”

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