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Coleman HawkinsColeman Hawkins (1904–1969) was a pioneering American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his influential improvisational style, significantly shaping the development of both swing and bebop. He emerged in the 1920s, becoming a prominent figure in jazz history through his virtuosic technique and emotional tonal quality, particularly exemplified in his landmark recording of "Body and Soul." Throughout his career, Hawkins collaborated with many notable musicians, contributing to the evolution of jazz until his passing, leaving a lasting impact on generations of saxophonists and the genre as a whole. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Albums
Accent On Tenor
Coleman Hawkins And Lester Young Classic Tenors
Coleman Hawkins Septet Featuring J.J. Johnson And Hank Jones
On The Bean
Swing Masters Coleman Hawkins
The Hawk And The Hunter
The Hawk Swings (Alternate Cover)
The High And Mighty Hawk
The Hawk Talks (1955)
Timeless Jazz (1955)
Coleman Hawkins - A Documentary (1956)
Coleman Hawkins A Documentary Vol 2 (1956)
The Guilded Hawk (1957)
The Hawk Flies High (1957)
The Hawk In Paris (1957)
Coleman Hawkins And Roy Eldridge At The Opera House (1958)
The Saxophone Section (1958)
Coleman Hawkins And Confreres (1959)
