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Coleman Randolph Hawkins, nicknamed “Hawk” and sometimes “Bean”, (1904-11-21 – 1969-05-19) was a prominent jazz tenor saxophone musician. He was an important pioneer on the instrument, and many consider him the father of jazz saxophone.
During his long career Hawkins was always inventive and seeking new challenges. He directly influenced many bebop performers, and later in his career, recorded or performed with such adventurous musicians as Sonny Rollins, who considered him his main influence, and John Coltrane. He also performed with more traditional musicians, such as Henry “Red” Allen and Roy Eldridge, with whom he appeared at the 1957 Newport Jazz Festival. In the 1960s, he recorded with Duke Ellington.
During his long career Hawkins was always inventive and seeking new challenges. He directly influenced many bebop performers, and later in his career, recorded or performed with such adventurous musicians as Sonny Rollins, who considered him his main influence, and John Coltrane. He also performed with more traditional musicians, such as Henry “Red” Allen and Roy Eldridge, with whom he appeared at the 1957 Newport Jazz Festival. In the 1960s, he recorded with Duke Ellington.
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suicide_scherzo wrote:
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Druid66 wrote:
Watch out for the high-flying Hawk!
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sptrobb wrote:
Great artist.
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smee85 wrote:
It Never Entered My Mind
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LedHeadTilDeath wrote:
Probably my favourite jazz man <3.
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bernarducs wrote:
swingin cat
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barryvs wrote:
Love him.
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master
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jj6z wrote:
thanks ! Desafinado ! :P
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CreamCat wrote:
"After you've gone" with Coleman is fantastic!
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Lenny_Norton wrote:
Happy Birthday!))
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WmVSVN wrote:
Historic in my book-He's saying something
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Crsjay wrote:
talk about caressing the notes...
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PappaWheelie wrote:
His 1944 sides with Diz and Roach are a huge landmark!
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Konkapa wrote:
Then mighty Hawk made his horn talk!
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Coleman Hawkins—this week's featured jazz musician in the brandnew group ➤ Round Midnight
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F_Hole wrote:
The Father of Jazz Saxophone, the first of many. I've never tired of listening to Hawk. During his long career he always tried new things, yet alway stayed true.
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emilia1986 wrote:
nice!!!!!
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