Tenor saxophone player Buddy Tate (1913-2001). Since 1939, Tate was a member of the band of Count Basie for a long time. In 1953, Tate started his own band during a long stay at the famous Celebrity Club in Harlem. He recorded a few albums with this band and went on tour.
Sources:
Buddy Tate: Swinging Like Tate (Decca)
Buddy Tate: Groovin’ With Tate (Prestige)
Buddy Tate: Unbroken (MPS/BASF – lp)Â
