Woody Herman and his Swingin' Herd 1964

DVD
Region: 0
B&W
Running Time: 50 min.

For 50 years, Woody Herman (1913-1987) led one of the world's topflight, potent swinging bands on the road for some 48 weeks a year. He was one of jazz history's most admired and charismatic leaders. Noted for the profusion of outstanding young soloists, his series of bands were known as "Herds" - eagerly sought by hopeful musicians. Herman's influential leadership and the inspired performances by the superb players are illuminated on this DVD of Woody Herman's explosive 1964 Herd.