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Buddy Tate

Buddy Tate made his professional debut at the age of 13 in the band of his cousin, trumpeter Roy Mc Cloud. He went on to play in Terence Holden's band (1930), then spent a few weeks with Count Basie in 1934. The 1930-1940 period was also a good time for musicians to broaden their experience. Buddy Tate played successively in the very popular Lucky Millinder (1934) and Andy Kirk (1935) orchestras. The untimely death (heart attack) of tenor saxophonist Herschel Evans left a big hole in Count Basie's big band, and he immediately called on Buddy Tate (1939-1949). Another Basie alumnu...