Woody Herman
Roy Plomley's castaway is jazz band leader Woody Herman.
Woody Herman played saxophone and clarinet with various bands until 1936, when the Isham Jones Band in which he was working broke up and he organised a group of his own with the key players. Since then he has led many bands, most of which have been called 'herds'. In conversation with Roy Plomley, he chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island, but he does not include his most famous, Woodchopper's Ball.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Favourite track: Moonlight In Vermont by The Johnny Smith Quintet
Book: Music is My Mistress by Duke Ellington
Luxury: Jaguar XJ6
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Music Played
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Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
Warm Valley
- The Works of Duke Ellington.
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Ella Fitzgerald
Rockin' In Rhythm
Artist: Duke Ellington and his Orchestra
- The Duke Ellington Songbook Vol 1.
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Artie Shaw
Stardust
- Concerto for Clarinet.
Castaway's Favourite
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Johnny Smith Quintet
Moonlight In Vermont
- Moonlight in Vermont.
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Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin
Artist: Woody Herman
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Mary Ann McCall
I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
Artist: Woody Herman and his Orchestra
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Johnny Hartman
You Are Too Beautiful
Artist: John Coltrane, etc.
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
Benny Rides Again
- All Time Greatest Hits.
Book Choice
Music is My Mistress - Duke Ellington
Luxury Choice
Jaguar XJ6
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Woody Herman |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Feb 198418:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 24 Feb 198409:05BBC Radio 4
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