This 1996 compilation collects key recordings from Woody Herman's career, showcasing his enduring influence on jazz. The album highlights his mastery of the clarinet and his innovative big band arrangements.
- The album was released on March 19, 1996, by Verve Records.
- It falls under the cool jazz genre, reflecting a later period of Herman's career.
- Verve Jazz Masters 54 features a selection of tracks that span Herman's extensive recording history.
Woody Herman was an American jazz clarinetist, bandleader, and composer. He led his own jazz band for nearly fifty years, performing a mix of swing, bebop, and jazz fusion.
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