ED SHAUGHNESSY - JOHNNY CARSON AND THE TONIGHT SHOW. Trivia. Herman led a Third Herd from 1950-56 and continued to tour and record with various editions of his big band until his death in 1987. He also played drums on "Mack the Knife" I believe. Young Lizards Bio W-layout Moderated by Ken Borgers, this panel featured Woody Herman alumni from the last phase of Woody's band and life, the 1980s. He was as genuine a human being as he was a drummer. West Coast jazz drummer who was active on the music scene during the 1950s. Quizlet Jazz Riffing on a Lost Worcester: Jackie Stevens' Giant ... The early Woody Herman Orchestra focused mainly on blues arrangements, giving itself the moniker “The Band That Plays the Blues.” The group struggled at first to gain acceptance. Dave Miller | Discography | Discogs uncledave | Dave Tough Productions - Producing, Sound ... Ken Poston's final chapter of the Woody Herman story on film began with a Jerry Lewis Show appearance by the Herd from 1957, with performances of "Blue Flame" and "Caldonia," featuring tenor man Paul Quinichette and pianist Nat Pierce. In the process, Tough and Hanna became legends. Denmark. He became the drummer in the L.A.4 with Ray Brown, Bud Shank, and Laurindo Almeida in 1978, and ultimately recorded and composed six albums with them, including 1978's Just Friends and 1980's Zaca albums. He was 82 and lived in Orlando. Los Angeles Jazz Institute Festival - Woodchopper's Ball ... Family Life. “Red Top” (1945) Woody Herman – Swing & Beyond Woody Herman began performing as a child, singing in vaudeville. He started playing saxophone when he was 11, and four years later he was a professional musician. He picked up early experience playing with the big bands of Tom Gerun, Harry Sosnik, and Gus Arnheim, and then in 1934, he joined the Isham Jones orchestra. In Groups: The Woody Herman Big Band, Woody Herman And His Orchestra [a2587805] Artist . Relaxed Hand Technique is a 79-page book is the result of Roy Burns’ incredible career covering more than 60 years as a first-class drummer with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, The Merv Griffin Show, etc. BIOGRAPHY. These were trumpeters Ron Stout and Mark Lewis, saxophonists Mike Brignola, Jerry Pinter and Frank Tiberi, trombonist John Fedchock and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Cool drummer, played with Stan Kenton and Woody Herman's band, owned popular jazz club, in-demand studio musician Carl Fontana Cool trombone, Bebop or Cool but played on West Coast Recognition finally came in 1939 with their first big hit, “Woodchopper’s Ball,” on Decca Records. Coming from a musical family in Los Angeles, she was surrounded by music; beginning with violin lessons at age 4 then switching to the acoustic bass at age 8. Of all the contributors to this band’s success, he … More Questions And Some Answers; Funk In Five Woody Herman's Herd* Featuring Buddy Rich Featuring Chuck Flores -. Amer. Drummer John Von Ohlen, co-founder of the Blue Wisp Big Band and featured soloist with the Stan Kenton and Woody Herman orchestras, died Wednesday. Donna Byrne supplied the vocals. Interestingly, Woody Herman was the only guest to appear more than once. Herman’s real skill as a bandleader was his ability to cast just the right people for the band. Trivia. This transcription of "Riot" is based on the version played on Herbie Hancock's "Speak Like A Child". The Woody Herman band played the new music to a tee – aided immeasurably by the diminutive drummer Dave Tough. The third major difference is the tempo; the Woody Herman version from 1940 is approximately q = 195 beats per minute 25 while the Brian May recording is faster at q = 208 beats per minute. Woody Herman led a band for six decades, and in those six decades, granted complete musical freedom to only two sidemen: Drummers Dave Tough and Jake Hanna. He once said of him, "No drummer could match his intensity. incl. The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman Musical artist Melvin Sokoloff (May 10, 1929 – February 2, 1990), known professionally as Mel Lewis , was an American jazz drummer, session musician, professor, and author. Real nice guy (wish I could remember his name). When I look at the set, I know who needs to take a break and when. WOODY HERMAN AT MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL The legendary 1959 big band performance with plenty of solo space for jazz musicians to stretch out including Zoot Sims, Bill Perkins, Richie Kamuca, Conte Candoli, Urbie Green and others. Before Fame. Straight ahead. n s an educator.Paul Guerrero was inte- Aqru, rn shaprng tne careers of orummtng In this podcast I interview drummer and educator, Ed Soph. By the time he was twelve, Danny was playing in a variety of rock bands and, at the age of fifteen, met Walt Parazaider (woodwinds) and Terry Kath (guitar) during an audition for Jimmy Ford … Don Lamond. He was born Charles Walter Flores. Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs, 97 and finally retired from playing after eight decades, embodies all the fun of the era that created him. Free jazz charts. P[Ul filllnn]n[ The influence of this Texas legend, who worked with Woody Herman and Stan Kenton and was a close colleague of Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, and Shelly Manne, is still being felt today. He was also one of the first jazz drummers to popularize brush playing. University of North Texas / Author / Clinician / Fisherman. That band ended in 1947. In addition to Abate on saxophones and flute, the release features pianist Mac Chrupcala, bassists Marshall Wood and Al Bernstein, drummer John Anter, and trumpeter Paul Fontaine, who roomed with Stevens on the road with the Woody Herman band. In 1943, the orchestra was renamed Woody Herman and his Herd. SONNY GREER WITH DUKE ELLINGTON. Highlights include the tenor features “Four Brothers” and “Apple Tree”. Worldwide tours. He is the drummer on three Woody Herman CDs, The Fiftieth Anniversary Tour, which was nominated for a Grammy Award, Legacy, and Live In London.Jim spent eight years with Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Diane Schuur, and has also performed and toured with … Whether as a member of Woody Herman’s historic Second Herd of the late ’40s or leader of the all-star Dream Band, a Hollywood happening from 1959-1962, Gibbs was a blast of high energy and cool showmanship. Blues in the Night and At the Woodchoppers' Ball. John Von Ohlen, born May 13th, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN, is a jazz drummer, bandleader, and recording artist. The lauded sideman for Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, and Monty Alexander—and current leader of not one but three working bands—reflects on his long and storied career. Before Fame. Ben Riley. They appeared on radio broadcasts sponsored by Old Gold cigarettes, and shrewd promotion by Columbia Records—who featured the Herd’s recordings in ad… Ed Pierce Funny that you guys mention this tune. Profile: Mexican-American jazz drummer and educator based out of Dallas, Texas. Renowned and fondly remembered swing big band leader, saxophonist and clarinettist. Artist Biography by. A fine swing clarinetist, an altoist whose sound was influenced by Johnny Hodges, a good soprano saxophonist, and a spirited blues vocalist, Woody Herman's greatest significance to jazz was as the leader of a long line of big bands. Woody Herman always went out of his way to keep his band's repertoire and style modern and contemporary. Noted Latin-jazzdrummer and former Guerrero student Victor Rend6n tells the story. Jake Hanna, born on April 4, 1931 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, was an American jazz/big band drummer and studio musician, best known for tenure on the Merv Griffin Show and performances on over 250 recordings.. Jake started playing the drums at the age of 7, playing in the St. Brendan's Drum and Bugle Corps (Dorchester, MA), and studying with a variety of drummers playing … The DVD included more than 20 songs, including “Westside Story,” “Birdland,” “Love for Sale,” and others. A few months ago I was playing a wedding and we had a sub horn player I hadn't met before. As if those titles aren’t impressive enough, Roy was not just a professional drummer…he was playing with artists like Woody Herman and Benny Goodman. “ The Buddy Rich Show was a real passion project for Buddy Rich and even though it has taken nearly 40 years to finally release it for the public in full, this is important historical footage both for drumming fans as … Jonathan David Samuel Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) was an American jazz drummer.A band leader and pioneer in jazz percussion, Jones anchored the Count Basie Orchestra rhythm section from 1934 to 1948. Widely known as having been the drummer for Woody Herman in 1967 and 1969, then with Stan Kenton from 1970 to 1972, he began his musical journey as young boy, taking classical piano lessons. In 1943, the orchestra was renamed Woody Herman and his Herd. Comps. During his career, Jones played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Woody Herman, Teddy Wilson, Charles Mingus, and Coleman Hawkins, among many others. NICK FATOOL. Recommended Woody Herman album: Blowin’ Up a Storm! Woody Herman's first band became known for its orchestrations of the blues, and was sometimes billed as "The Band That Plays The Blues". This band recorded for the Decca label, at first serving as a cover band, doing songs by other Decca artists. 1956. He … Next up for Woody Herman was the Third Herd, which was similar to the Second except that it generally played at … Fifty weeks a year for two years. But Campbell, who idolized Woody Herman Orchestra drummer Davey Tough, shared his philosophy that "drums should be felt and not heard." By the early 1940s, recordings and newspaper advertisements were calling the Band That Plays the Blues the Woody Herman Band, and around 1944, it became widely known as Woody Herman’s Herd, the name by which Metronomejazz critic George T. Simon had been referring to it since the early 1940s. The CD is obviously a tremendous aid." That was a blast!" This six-CD collection contains all the recordings made by Woody Herman & the Second Herd beginning in 1948 and ends with the Woody Herman Orchestra (the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Herds) in 1956. He used a heavy stick with a round tip, He had the widest tempo, the broadest time sense, and in that way he was like Elvin Jones. In October of 2014, the drumming community lost an esteemed member, veteran Broadway drummer Dave Ratajczak, whose credits included the shows City of Angels, Sweet Charity, Titanic, The Music Man, and Mary Poppins. Film Session 4: Fanfare for the Common Man -Rare films from the L.A. Jazz Institute Archive. Roy was a professional drummer, author, clinician, entrepreneur and visionary. Jim Rupp has done extensive touring with the bands of Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, and Glenn Miller. He had a remarkably understated playing style and reportedly hated taking drum solos, preferring a more traditional and supportive role. Ed, who is currently a Professor in the Jazz Studies and Performance divisions of the College of Music at the University of North Texas has made his name for serving as the drummer for Clark Terry, Bill Watrous and Woody Herman, as well as the small groups of Bill Evans, Marvin Stamm, Randy Brecker, Joe Henderson, Pat … Recognition finally came in 1939 with their first big hit, “Woodchopper’s Ball,” on Decca Records. Because of their taste, time, ability to swing, support and play for the band, the Old Woodchopper let them play any way they wanted. The DVD included more than 20 songs, including “Westside Story,” “Birdland,” “Love for Sale,” and others. The early Woody Herman Orchestra focused mainly on blues arrangements, giving itself the moniker “The Band That Plays the Blues.” The group struggled at first to gain acceptance. Paul Guerrero. Broadway Drummer Dave Ratajczak Remembered. He has appeared on over 30 CDs, including the recent JazzIn It by vocalist Dee Daniels, which charted #1 across Canada. Throughout his illustrious career Dave Tough performed with the following people: Tommy Dorsey Benny Goodman Artie Shaw Woody Herman Bud Freeman Harry James Red Nichols Flip Phillips Jack Teagarden Red Nichols Bunny Berigan Mildrede Bailey Sidney … Lionel Hampton - Louis Bellson. A superior drummer equally at ease driving a big band or playing in small mainstream combos, Jake Hanna has been a strong asset to a countless number of sessions. Woody Herman Encore: Woody Herman 1963 (Philips) Jake Hanna, drums. It is chocked full of exercises and practice suggestions to help drummers achieve a … 26 This is by no means a vast increase in tempo but while it is noticeable, … Members of the eight‐man group who already had arrived in Jackson from Chicago identified the four dead musicians as the leader, Bill Chase, a … n s an educator.Paul Guerrero was inte- Aqru, rn shaprng tne careers of orummtng Best known as the powerhouse behind the 1960s Woody Herman band, Jake Hanna was one of the most versatile and experienced drummers … Certainly there were few other swing era big-band leaders who would have welcomed the electric blues guitarist Michael Bloomfield as a guest on four selections, as Herman did for 1971's Brand New.Although not a complete success (these versions of "Since I Fell for You" and "Proud Mary" … Reading through the unedited interview transcript I find gems all over. By 1968, the Herman library came to be heavily influenced by rock and roll. Though he may not be a household name, Dave Tough was one of the most important drummers of the Dixieland era, playing with Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and most famously, Woody Herman’s big band. Formed own band 1936, reformed 1946, 1947 and 1950. Jeff Hamilton, Drummer’s Drummer. Jim spent eight years with GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz singer Diane Schuur, and he is currently the drummer in the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, and the Cleveland POPS Orchestra. He has performed with such luminaries as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dave Brubeck, Mel Torme, Lena Horne, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Woody Herman, Clark Terry, Gerry Mulligan, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Benny Goodman, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Zubin Mehta, Itzak Pearlman, Dick … Featured in most performances was the drum set belonging to the late Herman alumnus, drummer Ed Shaughnessy. Ratajczak, who was a graduate of the famed Eastman School of Music, also worked with jazz and pop artists including Woody Herman, … In short, Campbell did not like to do drum solos. From loud, robust voices to delicate and refined ones, vocal gymnasts and smooth balladeers, the 50 best jazz singers ever is … His main influences were Phil Seamen, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and “Philly Joe” Jones. Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs, 97 and finally retired from playing after eight decades, embodies all the fun of the era that created him. The Orlando Jazz Orchestra customizes their performance to include authentic selections from the libraries of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Artie Shaw, Harry James, and other such luminaries of the big band era. =====. Zoals altijd laat Sinatra het stuk ongehoord mooi spreken met zijn acteer en zangtalent en met een toen al wat gekerfde stem. Small wonder he was the drummer of choice for Rosemary Clooney, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Tony Bennett, Benny Goodman, Mel Torme and Perry Como. For 50 years—with relatively brief interruptions—Woody Herman has led one of the greatest of all big bands. And not surprisingly, he's had some of the greatest drummers driving his band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: His first big collaboration was with Bud Shank. “We have three drummers – 80 percent of the time it’s two drummers and a third playing percussion. RON FINK "The book is just great! For more information, please email SmoothJazz. He was a drummer, bandleader and recording artist. West Coast jazz drummer who was active on the music scene during the 1950s. Woody Herman's first band, nicknamed the First Herd, borrowed from progressive jazz, while the Second Herd emphasized the saxophone section of three tenors and one baritone. Woody Herman. His first big collaboration was with Bud Shank. Whether as a member of Woody Herman’s historic Second Herd of the late ’40s or leader of the all-star Dream Band, a Hollywood happening from 1959-1962, Gibbs was a blast of high energy and cool showmanship. Drummers have always been flamboyant, but before Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, or even Buddy Rich, the original wild-man drummer was Gene Krupa, who's jungle rhythm on Benny Goodman's "Sing SIng Sing" shook the rafters at Carnegie Hall in 1938. Within a year he landed the gig as Woody Herman's drummer. Joining him at that concert were Jeff Hamilton, Jake Hanna, Steve Houghton, Joe LaBarbera, and John Riley. It is so concise starting from the most basic and progressing into most licks that a drummer would ever need. Throughout the band’s many incarnations, some of the finest players worked for Herman. Stan Kenton Orchestra / Woody Herman / Joe Henderson / University of North Texas. JACK SPERLING - LES BROWN'S GREAT DRUMMER. Hi-Fi Drums ‎ (7", EP) Capitol Records. As a record of Herman's activity and accomplishments, it far outweighs what the First Herd was able to pull off in the swing era. Not many jazz drummers are able to perform equally well in big bands, small groups and with vocalists. Sell This Version. I wanted a shot at that band. The accomplishments of drummer Butch Miles continue to attract worldwide attention. He was taught by Shelly Manne and performed with Carmen McRae, Woody Herman, and other musicians. Don Lamond, a swing band drummer who was a standout with Woody Herman in the late 1940's, died on Tuesday at a hospital in Orlando, Fla. and as a highly successful teacher of some of the world’s top players. He hired a revolving cast of talented young players and took on the influence of rock ‘n’ roll, demonstrating his ever-present desire to adapt to new trends. Woody Herman's Herd* Featuring Buddy Rich Featuring Chuck Flores -. The Woody Herman big band released a series of exciting live albums in the 1960s. EAP 1015. L-R: front: Ralph Burns, Margie Hyams; Billy Bauer; Flip Phillips; John La Porta; Sam Marowitz; Pete Mondello; Skippy DeSair; middle: Chubby Jackson; Dave Tough; Ralph Pfeffner; Bill Harris; Ed Kieffer; back: Neal Hefti; Charlie Frankhauser; Ray Wetzel; Pete Candoli; Carl Warwick. Jake Hanna: The Rhythm and Wit of a Swinging Jazz Drummer, a colorful memoir of the great jazz drummer and witty storyteller, recounts the life story and career of Jake Hanna through tributes, recollections and anecdotes — many of them his own hilarious quips — from more than 170 friends, fans, and fellow performers including Toshiko Akiyoshi, Marian … Northwest Passage - 1948. Jazz drummer. 1956. Woody Herman offered her a job as a featured act in his Thundering Herd, but she turned him down to stay with the Coquettes. Anyway, Finally tiring of the pounding required for his drums to be heard above the roaring stampede of the Woody Herman aggregation, referred to as a "herd" and not just because there were lots of players, Carlson headed for the West Coast and a freelance career. Herman, Woody (Charles) [Woodrow Herman] (b Milwaukee, 1913; d Los Angeles, 1987). He was taught by Shelly Manne and performed with Carmen McRae, Woody Herman, and other musicians. DON LAMOND - FOLLOWED DAVE TOGH WITH WOODY HERMAN - MARVELLOUS PLAYER. The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman Musical artist Melvin Sokoloff (May 10, 1929 – February 2, 1990), known professionally as Mel Lewis , was an American jazz drummer, session musician, professor, and author. He is the drummer on three Woody Herman CDs — The Fiftieth Anniversary Tour which was nominated for a Grammy Award, Legacy, and Live In London.Rupp spent eight years with Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Diane Schuur, and has also performed and toured with … For drummer Jake Hanna, who began his career as the house drummer at Storyville, George Wein’s fabled Boston Jazz club, and went on to work with legendary Jazz greats Toshiko Akiyoshi, Marian McPartland, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman and Carl Fontana, the fundamental proposition behind all Jazz drumming was simple - keep time and swing. While he was considered one of the greatest rock drummers, Ginger Baker still considered himself a jazz drummer up until his death in 2019. He is the drummer on three Woody Herman CDs, The Fiftieth Anniversary Tour, (which was nominated for a GRAMMY® Award), Legacy, and Live In London. He was 77. EAP 1015. For drummer Jake Hanna, who began his career as the house drummer at Storyville, George Wein’s fabled Boston Jazz club, and went on to work with legendary Jazz greats Toshiko Akiyoshi, Marian McPartland, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman and Carl Fontana, the fundamental proposition behind all Jazz drumming was simple - keep time and swing. Ken Poston's final chapter of the Woody Herman story on film began with a Jerry Lewis Show appearance by the Herd from 1957, with performances of "Blue Flame" and "Caldonia," featuring tenor man Paul Quinichette and pianist Nat Pierce. Stravinsky wrote his Ebony Concerto for him, 1945, f.p. Family Life. 17 July 1933) was an American jazz drummer who has worked with Thelonious Monk, Alice Coltrane, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Ahmad Jamal, and Kenny Barron, and was a member with Barron of Sphere. From the very beginnings of jazz music, rhythm has played an integral part of the style.For this article, we’ve rounded up 20 of the most famous jazz drummers of all time – from the early pioneers such as Max Roach and Art Blakey – through to modern-day greats like Jeff “Tain” Watts and Brian Blade.. Alongside a brief recap of their career highlights and a top … The Drummers Of Woody Herman; Walter Keiser And Pedro Haldemann; Education. Lamond had the unenviable task of succeeding the legendary Dave Tough in the band of Woody Herman (pictured), which he did to memorable effect. Denmark. Noted Latin-jazzdrummer and former Guerrero student Victor Rend6n tells the story. Katie Thiroux is a bassist and vocalist of outstanding talent and determination. Drummer Greg Williamson has become a fixture to Seattle music scene, after touring as a member of the swinging big bands of Woody Herman, Glenn Miller and Harry James. Roy soon became famous as a big band drummer in his early 20's performing with Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, and Woody Herman. You could only marvel at his effortless technique, his musicality and his seamless communication with his fellow musicians. Jeff toured in Europe and recorded as a member of Woody Herman's Thundering Herd. I always wanted to go on Woody Herman’s band, because of those great drummers like Dave Tough, Don Lamond, and Jake Hanna. In Groups: The Fred Raulston Quartet, The North Texas State University Lab Band, The Paul Guerrero Quintet, Woody Herman And His Orchestra, … There was an opportunity for me to go on that band, so I left after two years with Monty to … He started out playing locally in Boston and worked with Toshiko Akiyoshi (1957), Maynard Ferguson (1958), as the house drummer at Storyville in Boston, with Marian McPartland (1959-1961), and most significantly with the … He was born Charles Walter Flores. Drummer’s Hoek: Buddy Rich – “Big Swing Face” ... LP “The Main Event”, opgenomen in 1974 met het orkest van Woody Herman in Madison Square Garden. The drummer Ed Shaughnessy, long in the "Tonight Show" band, hung around Tough when he was fifteen or sixteen and Tough was with Woody Herman. Stan Levey, one of the strongest drummers of his generation, was born in Philadelphia in 1926. In the early and mid 1960s, Herman fronted a Herd featuring Michael Moore, drummer Jake Hanna, tenor saxophonist Sal Nistico, trombonists Phil Wilson and Henry Southall and trumpeters like Bill Chase, Paul Fontaine and Duško Gojković. His influences came from many of the big name ‘60’s & ‘70’s Rock drummers and 80’s Rock and Punk Rock drummers. He was sometimes known as Papa Jo Jones to distinguish him from younger drummer Philly Joe Jones The MakingMusicFun. Sell This Version. Here’s John with insight on Woody Herman’s love of drummer Davey Tough. Jim Rupp has toured extensively with the big bands of Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson and Glenn Miller. At the age of 20, and on the advice of Louie Bellson who had heard him play, Roy left Kansas to study drumming in New York. drummers, and first became well known as the drummer in Woody Herman's band in late 1940's. Ben Riley (b. Before its collapse in 1949, such other musicians as Gene Ammons, Lou Levy, Oscar Pettiford, Terry Gibbs, and Shelly Manne made important contributions. Hi-Fi Drums ‎ (7", EP) Capitol Records. The first one was in Columbus in 2002 when Jim Rupp put together 'The Drummers of Woody Herman.' Danny Seraphine, born Daniel Peter Seraphine on August 28, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, was raised in Little Italy and began to play the drums at age nine after watching his uncle play the drums at family gatherings. Inspired by his father Bob Sr., a drummer with Woody Herman and Charlie Spivak, the younger Ahern began playing drums at 3, according to the website. They usually featured hard hitting arrangements from Herman's younger players as well as the always swinging arrangements of pianist Nat Pierce. Don Lamond. P[Ul filllnn]n[ The influence of this Texas legend, who worked with Woody Herman and Stan Kenton and was a close colleague of Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, and Shelly Manne, is still being felt today. MEL LEWIS - ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS. The cause was a … In 1963 this fine LP took the Grammy for best instrumental jazz performance. The Herd became tremendously popular during World War II. Woody Herman and His Orchestra – early 1945 – in the film Earl Carroll’s Vanities. jazz saxophonist, clarinettist, and composer. NY 1946. In addition, Houghton was recently featured in an article published in the Modern Drummer (2003) entitled “The Thundering Drummers of Woody Herman.” Houghton is currently associate professor of percussion at Indiana University-Bloomington, and is on faculty at the Henry Mancini Institute. 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