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A fine swing clarinetist, an altoist whose sound was influenced by Johnny Hodges, a solid 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.
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Of the dozens of fine composers and arrangers to come out of New England, none was ever more accomplished or more prolific than Ralph Burns, who left indelible marks on music in America from coast to coast and not only in the jazz idiom. While with Woody Herman in the 1940s, Burns contributed hits such as “Bijou” and “Northwest Passage ...
Before long, Burns had established himself as one of the most respected arrangers in jazz. In 1944 Burns joined Woody Herman's Thundering Herd as pianist and arranger. For the first couple of years he played piano with the band but later concentrated exclusively on writing.
Nov 13, 2007 · Outside of his legendary work with the Woody Herman band, Burns played a major role in the musical scores for some of the biggest hits on Broadway, including “Chicago,” “No, No, Nanette,” “Sweet Charity,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and “Dancin’.”
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- January 01, 2001
Apr 12, 2018 · He arranged music for many films, including Woody Allen's Bananas in 1971, Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity in 1969, Cabaret in 1972, and Lenny in 1974 (Ralph worked a lot for Fosse and thought the world of him) and Martin Scorsese's New York, New York, for which Ralph wrote an original score.
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May 15, 2001 · Woody Herman's Finest Hour by Woody Herman released in 2001. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
