Biography
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 famous solo was on a ballad feature Blue and Sentimental from 1938. Sadly, Herschel Evans died of a heart ailment before his 30th birthday. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi



 
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Herschel Evans: The Complete Solos in Chronological Order
"Blue and Sentimental" (1938) Count Basie with Herschel Evans and Lester Young
born March 9, 1909 Herschel Evans "Doggin' Around"
Herschel Evans – One O'Clock Jump (Bb) Transcription
Lester Young meets Herschel Evans in a bar
Count BASIE & His Orchestra " Air Mail Special " !!!
LCJO “Blue and Sentimental” from the Basie Library
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