PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Woody Herman band was one of the most popular groups in the world during the 1940s. It combined the beautiful sound of the leader on clarinet, alto sax, and vocals with the innumerable talents of the group members, both playing and arranging. Many of them went on to become big names in jazz. This edition compiles the complete original LP The Three Herds (CL592), which was Herman s own selection of some of his hits from the period of 1945 to 1954. Fourteen extra tracks from the same period have been added as a bonus. Includes 20-page booklet

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Woody Herman, clarinet, alto sax, and leader on all tracks. FEATURING Shorty Rogers, Pete Candoli (tp), Bill Harris (tb), Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Serge Chaloff, Herbie Steward, Flip Phillips, Bill Perkins, John LaPorta (reeds), Jimmy Rowles (p), Red Norvo (vib), Chuck Wayne, Billy Bauer (g), Chubby Jackson (b), Dave Tough, Buddy Rich, and Don Lamond (d), among others.