Paul Bascomb
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Paul Bascomb (February 12, 1912, Birmingham, Alabama - December 2, 1986 (aged 74), Chicago) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, noted for his extended tenure with Erskine Hawkins.
Bascomb was a founding member of the Bama State Collegians, which was led by Erskine Hawkins and eventually became his big band. Bascomb's brother Dud played in this ensemble as well. Bascomb remained in this ensemble until 1944, aside from a brief interval in 1938-39 where he played in Count Basie's orchestra after Herschel Evans's death. From 1944 to 1947 he and Dud co-led a septet which evolved into a big band. He recorded several sessions for United Artists in the 1950s, some of which were reissued by Delmark Records in later decades. He was active as a performer nearly up until the time of his death.
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| NAME | Bascomb, Paul |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American jazz tenor saxophonist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12 February 1912 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | 2 December 1986 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
