Woody Herman and his Swingin' Herd
VAI DVD 4345, $24.95

Woody Herman’s Herds were among the greatest of the swing bands of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. This 1964 TV appearance features Herman’s late group, the fifteen-piece Swingin’ Herd. Woody and the band perform some of his greatest hits, including Woodchopper’s Ball, Four Brothers, Caldonia, and his theme song Blue Flame. Pianist Nat Pierce is the featured guest. 50 minutes Black and White.

Blue Flame
Jazz Me Blues
Woodchopper's Ball
Early Autumn
That's Where It is
Sidewalks of Cuba
Lonesome Old Town
Apple Honey
The Good Earth
Body and Soul
Four Brothers
Days of Wine and Roses
Caldonia

band members

Woody Herman – clarinet, alto sax, vocal
Sax- Carmen Leggio, Sal Nistico, Jackie Stevens, Nick Brignola
Trumpet – Bill Chase, Danny Nolan, Paul Fontaine, Gerry Lamy, Billy Hunt
Trombone – Phil Wilson, Henry Southall, Kenny Winzel
Piano and Arrangements – Nat Pierce
Bass – Chuck Andros
Drums – Jake Hanna