Woody Herman
Name:
Woody Herman
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Herman
Wikipedia Summary:
Woody Herman was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. He led various groups called "The Herd" and was known for his progressive and experimental approach to jazz.
Born:
1913
Died:
1987
Url1:
https://www.woodyherman.com/
Url2:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/woody-herman-mn0000358451
Notes:
Woody Herman's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a prominent aspect of his career. His work primarily focused on swing, bebop, and cool jazz styles. However, Herman's innovative approach to big band jazz and his willingness to incorporate diverse influences into his music occasionally led to the use of exotic scales or rhythmic patterns that might evoke Middle Eastern or other non-Western musical traditions. Any such influences would likely have been subtle and integrated into his overall jazz style rather than being an explicit exploration of Middle Eastern themes.