About Hymie Shertzer
Lived 1909 – 1977 (aged 67). Hymie Shertzer was an American musician and saxophonist.
Herman "Hymie" Shertzer or Schertzer (April 22, 1909 – March 22, 1977) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, best known for his long-term association with Benny Goodman.
Shertzer was born in New York City, United States, began playing violin when he was nine years old and picked up the saxophone when he was a teenager. He worked as a sideman for Gene Kardos at the club Birdland , then joined Benny Goodman's band, where he was the lead saxophonist until 1938,
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Who was Hymie Shertzer?
American musician (1909-1977)
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Hymie Shertzer was born on 2 April 1909 in New York City.
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Hymie Shertzer died on 22 March 1977.
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Hymie Shertzer was a musician and saxophonist.
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Hymie Shertzer was American.
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