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Herschel Evans, Saxophone

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b. March 09, 1909; d. February 09, 1939

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Denton, TX

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Tenorist came to prominence in Count Basie band contrasting his sound with fellow sax section mate Lester Young. A seminal Texas tenor.

hot disc

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Count Basie, The Complete Decca Recordings

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herschel_Evans

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