Woody Herman’s tremendous success in the mid ’40s was one the last bright moments during the tail end of the Swing Era. At a time when the big bands were being decisively challenged by a growing trend towards small groups, the burning excitement and new sounds of the Woody Herman band stemmed the tide, at least for a moment. Playing the brilliant arrangements of the 22-year-old Ralph Burns, Woody Herman and his Thundering Herds made music that is as electrifying today as it was six decades ago.
Disc 1
01. Mo-Lasses (6:43)
02. Blues For J.P. (3:32)
03. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (4:21)
04. Tunin' In (4:18)
05. Sister Sadie (3:30)
06. Sig Ep (3:52)
07. It's A Lonesome Old Town (When You're Not Around) (3:05)
08. Camel Walk (8:17)
09. Moon River (2:55)
10. Hallelujah Time (3:26)
11. Deep Purple (3:48)
12. Jazz Hoot (4:40)
13. A Taste Of Honey (3:17)
14. Satin Doll (3:21)
15. After You've Gone (5:14)
16. The Strut (3:09)
17. My Wish (3:30)
18. Cousins (5:53)
Disc 2
01. That's Where It Is (4:00)
02. Watermelon Man (5:41)
03. Body And Soul (4:56)
04. Better Get It In Your Soul (5:31)
05. Jazz Me Blues (2:59)
06. El Toro Grande (4:50)
07. Days Of Wine And Roses (3:23)
08. Caldonia (7:49)
09. Wailin' In The Woodshed (3:22)
10. The Good Earth (2:32)
11. Sidewalks Of Cuba (2:49)
12. I Can't Get Started (3:50)
13. Bijou (3:39)
14. Apple Honey (5:07)
Disc 3
01. The Good Life (3:45)
02. Bedroom Eyes (5:00)
03. The Things We Said Today (3:34)
04. Just Squeeze Me (5:03)
05. What Kind Of Fool Am I? (1:34)
06. Dr. Wong's Bag (6:44)
07. Everybody Loves Somebody (3:12)
08. Wa-Wa Blues (3:37)
09. Dear John C (5:57)
10. Blue Monk (4:26)
11. You Dirty Dog (4:39)
12. Pour House Blues (5:48)
