p, 1908-1928 US
Musician of Blues and Jazz
American jazz/blues pianist born: Houston, Tex., c. 1908 died: 1928-9 Influenced Albert Ammons who thought Hersal was the first person to bring 'The Fives' to Chicago. Cut some records and piano-rolls, like his brother George. Accomplished blues player
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Texas Piano Vol. 1 | George W. Thomas & Hersal Thomas, Bernice Edwards | 1994 | Compil. |
Jack Of Diamonds Blues / Special Delivery Blues | Louis Armstrong with Sippie Wallace and Hersal Thomas | 1992 | Album |