- Born
- 9 March 1909
Denton - Died
- 9 February 1939
Manhattan - Country
- United States
Biography
Herschel Evans was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Herschel Evans was born on 9 March 1909 in Denton and died on 9 February 1939 in Manhattan. The music is usually filed under jazz and swing.
Herschel "Tex" Evans (March 9, 1909 – February 9, 1939) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who was a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also worked with Lionel Hampton and Buck Clayton. He is the cousin of Joe McQueen, also a jazz saxophonist.
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Also plays on
Albums where Herschel Evans is credited as a sideman
| 1990 | Small Combos 1937-1940 — Lionel Hampton |
| 1992 | Hot Mallets, Volume 1 — Lionel Hampton |
| 1994 | Listen... You Shall Hear — Count Basie |
| 1998 | Swingsation — Count Basie |
| 2024 | At The Piano — Count Basie |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Herschel Evans play?
Herschel Evans is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Herschel Evans born?
Herschel Evans was born 9 March 1909 in Denton.
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