Herschel Evans

Herschel Evans
One of the earliest "tough Texas tenors," Herschel Evans' hard sound was a perfect contrast to that of the cool-toned Lester Young in the Count Basie Orchestra. He started out playing in territory bands, including Troy Floyd (1929-1931) with whom he made his recording debut, and Benny Moten (1933-1935). In 1936, Evans had stints with Lionel Hampton and Buck Clayton in Los Angeles and then joined Count Basie just in time to enjoy the band's success and participate on many recordings; his most...
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Billie Holiday Ultimate Collection
Ultimate Collection - Billie Holiday
By: Billie Holiday
Credited Role:Sax (Tenor)
Song List: Summertime, God Bless the Child, Don't Explain
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Count Basie Swinging The Blues 1930-1939
Swinging The Blues 1930-1939 - Count Basie
By: Count Basie
Credited Role:Sax (Tenor)
Song List: Listen to Songs by Basie,Count Somebody Stole My Goal, Moten Swing, Boogie Woogie
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