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Coleman Hawkins

A jazz legend and the heavyweight of the tenor saxophone, the first to use the instrument as a serious means of expression.
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Album Highlights

  • Today and Now
    Coleman Hawkins / Colem …
    Today and Now
  • Hawk Eyes
    Coleman Hawkins
    Hawk Eyes
  • Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins
    Duke Ellington / Colema …
    Duke Ellington Meets Co …
  • Bean Bags
    Milt Jackson / Coleman …
    Bean Bags
  • Body & Soul
    Coleman Hawkins
    Body & Soul
  • The Hawk Flies High
    Coleman Hawkins
    The Hawk Flies High
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Coleman Hawkins

Coleman Hawkins - Artist Details

Active

1920s - 1960s

Born

November 21, 1904 in St. Joseph, MO

Died

May 19, 1969 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop Early Jazz Mainstream Jazz Swing Post-Bop Jazz Instrument Saxophone Jazz Big Band

Also Known As

Coleman Randolph Hawkins
Hawk

Member Of

The Chocolate Dandies Ramblers
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