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Woody Herman: Facts & Related Content
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Also Known As | Woodrow Charles Herman |
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Born | May 16, 1913 • Milwaukee • Wisconsin |
Died | October 29, 1987 (aged 74) • Los Angeles • California |
Awards And Honors | Grammy Award (1974) • Grammy Award (1973) • Grammy Award (1963) |
Movement / Style | big-band jazz |
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