the tenor sax of herschel evans
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The
TENORSAX of HERSCHEL EVANS
Solographer: Jan Evensmo
Last update: Aug. 28, 2012
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Born: Temple, Texas, May 1, 1910
Died: New York, Feb. 9, 1939
Introduction:
Herschel Evans was one of the all-time greats of tenor saxophone, one of the strongest assets of the Count Basie. After hearing his introduction of “Georgianna”
I was hopelessly addicted to his charismatic playing. Even today my hair raises when I hear his strong and personal sound, and I will go so far as to say that of all jazz musicians in history, one marginal solo discovery has the greatest value! His solography was printed as part of Vol. 2 in my Jazz Solography Series.
History:
Did early work in "T.N.T." (Trent's Number Two) Band in Texas (c. 1926), then worked in "The St. Louis Merrymakers" (a Texas band). Brief spells with Edgar
Battle, Terrence Holder and with Sammy Holmes in Texas before joining Troy
Floyd's Band in Texas (1929). Left Troy Floyd in 1931, stints with Grant Moore's
Band, then worked with Benny Moten (Feb. 1933-1935), but no recording sessions.
He appears again in 1935 with Richard M. Jones, and became one of the all-time greats of tenorsax with Count Basie 1936-1939. Left Troy Floyd in 1931, stints with Grant Moore's Band, then worked with Benny Moten (February 1933-35), worked in Kansas City with Hot Lips Page's Band, moved on to Chicago, played briefly in Dave Peyton's Band (autumn 1935). Then settled in Los Angeles. With
Charlie Echols' Band in Los Angeles, also worked with Lionel Hampton's Band at the Paradise Cafe and with Buck Clayton's Band in the "Brownskin Revue". Joined
Count Basie (with Buck Clayton) in autumn 1936 and remained with Basie until fatal illness (ref. John Chilton).
Message:
It is well known that the Bill Savory collection contains some magnificent soloing by Herschel Evans. However, no detailed information can be given at this time.
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HERSCHEL EVANS SOLOGRAPHY
JONES' CHICAGO COSMOPOLITANS
The
TENORSAX of HERSCHEL EVANS
Solographer: Jan Evensmo
Last update: Aug. 28, 2012
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Born: Temple, Texas, May 1, 1910
Died: New York, Feb. 9, 1939
Introduction:
Herschel Evans was one of the all-time greats of tenor saxophone, one of the strongest assets of the Count Basie. After hearing his introduction of “Georgianna”
I was hopelessly addicted to his charismatic playing. Even today my hair raises when I hear his strong and personal sound, and I will go so far as to say that of all jazz musicians in history, one marginal solo discovery has the greatest value! His solography was printed as part of Vol. 2 in my Jazz Solography Series.
History:
Did early work in "T.N.T." (Trent's Number Two) Band in Texas (c. 1926), then worked in "The St. Louis Merrymakers" (a Texas band). Brief spells with Edgar
Battle, Terrence Holder and with Sammy Holmes in Texas before joining Troy
Floyd's Band in Texas (1929). Left Troy Floyd in 1931, stints with Grant Moore's
Band, then worked with Benny Moten (Feb. 1933-1935), but no recording sessions.
He appears again in 1935 with Richard M. Jones, and became one of the all-time greats of tenorsax with Count Basie 1936-1939. Left Troy Floyd in 1931, stints with Grant Moore's Band, then worked with Benny Moten (February 1933-35), worked in Kansas City with Hot Lips Page's Band, moved on to Chicago, played briefly in Dave Peyton's Band (autumn 1935). Then settled in Los Angeles. With
Charlie Echols' Band in Los Angeles, also worked with Lionel Hampton's Band at the Paradise Cafe and with Buck Clayton's Band in the "Brownskin Revue". Joined
Count Basie (with Buck Clayton) in autumn 1936 and remained with Basie until fatal illness (ref. John Chilton).
Message:
It is well known that the Bill Savory collection contains some magnificent soloing by Herschel Evans. However, no detailed information can be given at this time.
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HERSCHEL EVANS SOLOGRAPHY
JONES' CHICAGO COSMOPOLITANS