Woody Herman Autographs

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 with three wins plus a lifetime achievement award for Herman.
Herman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 16, 1913. His parents were Otto and Myrtle (Bartoszewicz) Herrmann. His mother was born in Poland. His father had a deep love for show business and this influenced Woody at an early age.
As a child, Woody Herman worked as a singer and tap-dancer in vaudeville, then started to play the clarinet and saxophone by age 12. In 1931 he met Charlotte Neste, an aspiring actress; the couple married on September 27, 1936. Woody Herman joined the Tom Gerun band and his first recorded vocals were "Lonesome Me" and "My Heart's at Ease". Herman also performed with the Harry Sosnick orchestra, Gus Arnheim and Isham Jones. Jones wrote many popular songs (including "It Had to Be You") and at some point was tiring of the demands of leading a band and wanted to live off the residuals of his songs. Herman saw the chance to lead his former band and eventually acquired the remains of the orchestra after Jones' retirement.
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Current items with a signature of Woody Herman

These are the most current items with a signature of Woody Herman that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	1962 ORIGINAL JAZZ CONTRACT PENNSYLVANIA SIGNED WOODY HERMAN DICKINSON COLLEGE	$262.45
	WOODY HERMAN – rare vintage original Croydon 1969 jazz concert handbill *SIGNED*	$174.99

Traded items with a signature of Woody Herman

The most expensive item with a signature of Woody Herman (Signed Autograph Woody Herman LP) was sold in November 2025 for $1,500.00 while the cheapest item (Monty Wooley Woody Herman Vintage Signed Page 1941) found a new owner for $0.99 in February 2018. The month with the most items sold (10) was June 2025 with an average selling price of $66.39 for an autographed item of Woody Herman. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2021 with $349.64 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was February 2018. In average, an autographed item from Woody Herman is worth $24.99.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Woody Herman were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	1962 ORIGINAL JAZZ CONTRACT PENNSYLVANIA SIGNED WOODY HERMAN BLOOMSBURG COLLEGE	$262.42
	1962 ORIGINAL JAZZ CONTRACT PENNSYLVANIA SIGNED WOODY HERMAN DICKINSON COLLEGE	$262.45
	Autograph of jazz great Woody Herman (1913-1987)	$43.00
	Signed Autograph Woody Herman LP	$1,500.00
	Vintage 1973 Woody Herman & Orchestra Signed Performance Contract & Promo Photo	$499.90
	Vintage 1973 Woody Herman & Orchestra Signed Performance Contract & Promo Photo	$499.90
	Vintage 1973 Woody Herman & Orchestra Signed Performance Contract & Promo Photo	$499.90
	Woody Herman & Dolly Houston Signed Inscrubed Stationary Statler Hotel New York	$19.75
	WOODY HERMAN & ORCHESTRA 1943-44 The Turning Point 1967 UK SIGNED Vinyl LP	$66.96
	WOODY HERMAN & ORCHESTRA 1943-44 The Turning Point 1967 UK SIGNED Vinyl LP	$67.82
	Woody Herman - Autographed Photo - PSA T3 Holder - 85737942	$108.00
	Woody Herman American Jazz Musician & Band Leader Vintage Autograph Signature	$97.48
	WOODY HERMAN signed AUTOGRAPH 5792	$15.50
	Woody Herman The Raven Speaks LP Fantasy 9416 SIGNED Woody Herman + Band	$349.95
	WOODY HERMAN – rare vintage original Brussels 1954 concert program *SIGNED*	$174.99