Woody Herman & His Big Band
The Best of Woody Herman and His Big Band: The Concord Years
Track Listing
1. Things Ain't What They Used to Be 4:45 2. Four Brothers 3:29 3. 'Round Midnight 6:17 4. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 6:42 5. The Dolphin 6:08 6. Woody 'n You 8:10 7. Blues for Red 6:01 8. Perdido 4:53 9. Central Park West 5:33 10. Lemon Drop 7:44 11. What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life 6:49 12. Battle Royal 4:17Historical Archive
The Best of Woody Herman and His Big Band: The Concord Years is a compilation album that showcases the vibrant and dynamic sound of Woody Herman's orchestras during the 1970s and 1980s. Known for their innovative arrangements and energetic performances, Herman's big band played a pivotal role in the evolution of jazz, blending elements of swing and bebop. This album features classic tracks that highlight the band's improvisational prowess and Herman's own virtuosic clarinet and saxophone skills, solidifying his legacy as one of the great bandleaders in jazz history.