Herschel Evans was born on March 9, 1909 in Denton, TX. Part of the
Count Basie Orchestra, his saxophone duets with fellow band member
Lester Young became jazz standards.
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💰Herschel Evans Net worth: $15 Million
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About
Part of the Count Basie Orchestra, his saxophone duets with fellow band member Lester Young became jazz standards.
Before Fame
He was working in Kansas City with the Count Basie Orchestra after they chose to expand because of their contract with Decca Records.
Trivia
He earned acclaim with the band because of his performances on "One O'Clock Jump," "Doggin' Around," and arguably his best-known work in "Blue and Sentimental."
Family Life
He born in Denton, Texas and also grew up in Kansas City, where his cousin was a musician.
Associated With
He performed with many of the jazz greats of his time, among them Lionel Hampton.
