Biography
Woody Herman's Big New Herd
Effective period / Period of releases: 1960
Members: Woody Herman, Charlie Byrd, Victor Feldman, Urbie Green, Zoot Sims, Monty Budwig, Bill Perkins, Mel Lewis, Al Porcino, Conte Candoli, Ray Linn, Si Zentner, Bill Chase, Richie Kamuca, Med Flory, Don Lanphere, Bill Smiley, Frank Huggins
In Autumn 1959, Woody Herman set up a big band for the Monterey Jazz Festival 1959. This collection of stars was called the 'Big New Herd' and was active only for the mentioned purpose.