...popular bands of the '40s, fitting neatly into the styles of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Bob Crosby, Woody Herman, Guy Lombardo, Desi Arnaz and Russ Morgan. They sang dozens of songs on records with Bing Crosby, including the...
...collaborated with him included Celia Cruz, Charlie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Candido, Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader, Woody Herman, George Shearing, Lionel Hampton and Machito. Another was Carlos Santana, whose early hits include Puente's...
...Fedchock will be a featured performer in a Tribute to Woody Herman, with the Sophisticated Swing Band, at 7:30 p...from New York City, is music director of the legendary Woody Herman Band and leader of the John Fedchock New York Big Band...
...m. Feb. 14, Pequot Lakes School Auditorium, variety of ticket prices, www.glapa.org. STAPLES A Tribute to Woody Herman Featuring John Fedchock, jazz trombonist, and The Sophisticated Swing Band, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Centennial...
...and March 7, Pequot Lakes School Auditorium, variety of ticket prices, www.glapa.org. STAPLES "A Tribute to Woody Herman" Featuring John Fedchock, jazz trombonist, and The Sophisticated Swing Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Centennial...
...and periods, Anderson said. The Jazz Band will perform two songs from the "Birth of Cool" album by Miles Davis, a Woody Herman tune, blues and New Orleans gumbo funk. The CLC Brass Ensemble will perform music from as far back as 1640 and as...
...big-name bands of the day, bands with names that are still recognizable to fans of the Big Band Era such as Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and Don Roby. He played and people danced. People knew the words of the songs. The enjoyment of the music maker and...
...school, college and World War II. He was ranked among the best in the Twin Cities and had played with Doc Evans and Woody Herman, among others. His church performances were also memorable. Music director Nancy Grover recalled his showing up at...
...directors from area high schools and universities, with musical pedigrees including playing with big band names such as Woody Herman, Stan Kenton Orchestra, Guy Lombardo Orchestra and the U.S. Air Force "Airmen of Note." The band's conductor...
...Sunday, Lutheran Church, $6 (adults), $4 (children 10 and under), free (children under 3). A Tribute to Woody Herman Featuring John Fedchock, jazz trombonist, and The Sophisticated Swing Band, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Centennial...
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