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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.

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Lenny_Norton wrote:
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Happy Birthday!))

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WmVSVN wrote:
March 2009

Historic in my book-He's saying something

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Crsjay wrote:
March 2009

talk about caressing the notes...

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PappaWheelie wrote:
February 2009

His 1944 sides with Diz and Roach are a huge landmark!

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Konkapa wrote:
February 2009

Then mighty Hawk made his horn talk!

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phillip360 wrote:
December 2008

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SirAlecHendrix wrote:
September 2008

Coleman Hawkins—this week's featured jazz musician in the brandnew group ➤ Round Midnight

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F_Hole wrote:
July 2008

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:
July 2008

nice!!!!!

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SYL2Oh wrote:
April 2008

The Rubens jazz, hard in the expression!

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astro1_rohit wrote:
May 2007

Angel Face :))

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SunSeya wrote:
February 2007

LIFE IN RANDHOME http://www.lastfm.it/group/Randhome+Music

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bigsexyshaq wrote:
September 2006

Fucking morons. Coleman Hawkins and Ornette Coleman are NOT the same person! Change the picture to the real Coleman Hawkins immediately.

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shoyland wrote:
August 2006

http://www.lucaspickford.com/transcolemansoul.html

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