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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...
Straighten up and Fly RightBuddy Tate and Al Grey
Blue MoonBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
September in the RainBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
I Cover the WaterfrontBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
Prisoner of LoveBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
Stars Fell on AlabamaBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
Straighten up and Fly RightBuddy Tate and Al Grey
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Blue MoonBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
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September in the RainBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
My Shining Hour
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I Cover the WaterfrontBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
Dreams
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Prisoner of LoveBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
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Stars Fell on AlabamaBuddy Tate, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Williams and Brian Lemon
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