One of the greatest big band leaders in the history of jazz, Woody Herman knew well that the best way to capture the sheer power and electrifying energy of his big band - and draw out the most inspired recorded performances - was to record it live, in front of an audience. That's exactly what he did in these two Woody Herman Big Band Concord Jazz classics, recorded just a year apart from each other. Disc One of this 2-CD set - Live at the Concord Jazz Festival - swings into high gear… MORE