Frank Evans (1 October 1930 – 6 February 2007) was an English jazz guitarist
Frank Evans | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 October 1930 |
| Died | 6 February 2007 (aged 76) Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Labels | Blue Bag, 77 Records, Saydisc |
Career edit
Evans started playing guitar at the age of eleven. His first recording was with Tubby Hayes and Tony Coe on Jazz Tête à Tête in 1966. After years of touring, Evans focused on his career as a solo jazz guitarist and operated from his home town of Bristol. In the late 1970s, he started Blue Bag Records, releasing his albums Noctuary, Soiree, and ...For Little Girls.[1][2] In February 1978, he was featured on the cover of Guitar: The Magazine for All Guitarists.[3]
He performed on television and radio, including the BBC One show Parkinson and an ITV show called Frank Evans and Friends. As a composer and arranger, he worked on soundtracks for television drama and documentary programs.[4]
Discography edit
- Mark Twain (1970)
- Stretching Forth (1971)
- In an English Manner (1972)
- Noctuary 1976)
- Soiree (1977)
- ...For Little Girls
With Tubby Hayes
- Jazz Tête à Tête (1966)
References edit
- ^ Summerfield, Maurice J. (1978). The Jazz Guitar : Its Evolution, Its Players and Personalities Since 1990 (4th ed.). Ashley Mark. p. 225. ISBN 1872639267.
- ^ Ingram, Adrian (1994). Gibson ES-175: Its History and Players. Music Maker.
- ^ "Guitar Magazine - Page 2". www.beatchapter.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Gregory, Andy (2002). The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002. Psychology Press. pp. 159–. ISBN 978-1-85743-161-2.
External links edit
- Frank Evans discography at Discogs