Paul Bascomb

(February 12, 1910, Birmingham, Alabama - December 2, 1986 , Chicago) Paul Bascombwas an American jazz tenor saxophonist, noted for his extended tenure with Erskine Hawkins. He is a 1979 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.Bascomb was a founding member of the Bama State Collegians, which was led by Erskine Hawkins and eventually became his big band. Bascomb's brother Dud played in this ensemble as well.