Frank Evans (guitarist)
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Frank Evans | |
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| Born | 1 October 1930 |
| Died | 6 February 2007 (aged 76) Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, composer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Labels | Blue Bag, 77 Records, Saydisc |
Frank Evans (1 October 1930 – 6 February 2007) was an English jazz guitarist
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]