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

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