Herschel McWilliams

saxophonist

Kansas City based saxophonist

Herschel McWilliams is a life long resident the Kansas City area. Born and raised in Kansas City, KS. growing up the son of musicians (father who is a drummer & mother is pianist) he was introduced to many musical influences at an early age. He started learning piano at 8 years old and alto saxophone at 10 years old. Herschel married his wife Rebecca in November 2005 and they have four children (Harrison, Benjamin, Vivian, & Christian) & they currently reside in Shawnee, Kansas. Herschel also serves on the Board of Directors for Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors as well as running his own jazz website LiveJazzKC.com

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GEAR

Yanagisawa 900u Tenor (silver plated) - KC Custom HR by Brian Powell. .110” mouthpiece or Saxscape Uptown Live by Ken Barry.

Selmer 162 Alto w/ Brian Powell - Meyer 7M or KC Custom Alto Saxophone mouthpieces (.076”) Large Chamber

DeJacques Neckstraps on all horns

Vandoren Java Red Box reeds

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