Woody Herman’s Herds were among the greatest of the swing bands of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. This 1964 TV appearance features Herman’s late group, the fifteen-piece Swingin’ Herd. Woody and the band perform some of his greatest hits, including Woodchopper’s Ball, Four Brothers, Caldonia, and his theme song Blue Flame. Pianist Nat Pierce is the featured guest. Band members: Woody Herman (clarinet, alto sax, vocal), Carmen Leggio, Sal Nistico, Jackie Stevens, Nick Brignola (saxophones), Bill Chase, Danny Nolan, Paul Fontaine, Gerry Lamy, Billy Hunt (trumpets), Phil Wilson, Henry Southall, Kenny Winzel (trombones), Nat Pierce (Piano and Arrangements), Chuck Andros (Bass), Jake Hanna (Drums). 13 Tracks. Telecast of January 2, 1964. Radio-Canada (Montréal). 50 minutes. Black and White. Mono, Video: 4:3, Region Code: Open All Regions, No Subtitles.