Coleman Hawkins

Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Hawkins was the first important tenor saxophonist and he remains one of the greatest of all time. A consistently modern improviser whose knowledge of chords and harmonies was encyclopedic, Hawkins had a 40-year prime (1925-1965) during which he could hold his own with any competitor.

Coleman Hawkins started piano lessons when he was five, switched to cello at age seven, and two years later began on tenor. At a time when the saxophone was considered a novelty instrument, used in...
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Coleman Hawkins High and Mighty Hawk
High and Mighty Hawk (1958) - Coleman Hawkins
By: Coleman Hawkins
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Bird of Prey Blues, My One and Only Love, Vignette
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Coleman Hawkins All Stars Swingville
Swingville (1960) - Coleman Hawkins All Stars
By: Coleman Hawkins All Stars
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Hawkins, Coleman You Blew Out The Flame In My Heart, More Bounce To The Vonc...
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