At auction are two super-rare orchestrations of Woody Herman Jazz Solo Transcriptions, arranged for Clarinet and Piano. Published by Charling, included are "Golden Wedding" (based on Gabriel-Marie's La Cinquantaine) from 1943 and "Blue Flame" from 1946. Both are complete and in Excellent condition. "Blue Flame" has a copy of the original clarinet part.
Woodrow Charles Herman (May 16, 1913 – October 29, 1987) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and big band leader. Leading groups called "The Herd", Herman came to prominence in the late 1930s and was active until his death in 1987. His bands often played music that was cutting edge and experimental; their recordings received numerous Grammy nominations.