Artist: Coleman Hawkins
Genre: Jazz
Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in 1904, considered the first important tenor saxophonist in jazz and one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Hawkins essentially established the tenor saxophone as a jazz solo instrument. His 1939 recording of 'Body and Soul' is considered one of jazz's most important recordings, featuring sophisticated harmonic improvisation that influenced countless musicians. Hawkins's playing was characterized by a robust tone, harmonic sophistication, and rhythmic flexibility. He successfully transitioned from swing era to bebop, working with modern jazz musicians and adapting to new styles. Hawkins influenced virtually every tenor saxophonist who followed, from Lester Young to John Coltrane. He continued performing until shortly before his death in 1969. Hawkins's contribution to jazz was fundamental, establishing the tenor saxophone's role and demonstrating that jazz improvisation could be harmonically sophisticated and emotionally expressive.
Coleman Hawkins vinyl records
14 Coleman Hawkins new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
VARIOUS Classic Tenors: Coleman Hawkins And Lester Young (1972 Italian 12-track LP featuring tracks recorded in 1943 with a variety of lineups unique picture sleeve. The matte sleeve shows a degree of shelfwear with the beginnings of a split tothe spine but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play SM3259) Track Listing: The Man I Love - Coleman Hawkins 5:03 Sweet Lorraine - Coleman Hawkins 4:16 Get Happy - Coleman Hawkins 3:20 Crazy Rhythm - Coleman Hawkins 3:12 How Deep Is The Ocean- Coleman Hawkins 3:18 Voodte - Coleman Hawkins 3:05 Hello Babe - Lester Young 3:07 Linger Awhile - Lester Young 3:03 I Got Rhythm - Lester Young 4:08 Im Fer It Too - Lester Young 4:05 Hawkins Barrel House - Coleman Hawkins 2:56 Stumpy - Coleman Hawkins 3:17
£12.00 used
DUKE ELLINGTON Meets Coleman Hawkins (1962 UK first press 8-track mono LP on the red & black nipper postage stamp label also starring Johnny Hodges Harry Carney Ray Nance Lawrence Brown Aaron Bell & Sam Woodyard front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear (small catalogue number [raffle ticket
£28.00 used
COLEMAN HAWKINS Centerpiece (1976 US 7-track LP of rare Hawk recordings from September 1959-62 in Westerly Rhode Island. The picture sleeve is still in open shrinkwrap & the vinyl is clean & in excellent condition with little play LP13) Track Listing: A1 Jellybean A2 Centerpiece A3 Perdido B1 Disorder At The Border B2 If I Had You B3 Beans And The Boys B4 All The Things You Are
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COLEMAN HAWKINS Jazz Reunion (2006 UK issue of the 1961 6-track LP now pressed on 180gram VINYL recorded in New York in February 1961 and also featuring Bob Brookmeyer [trombone] Jo Jones [drums] Emmet Berry [trumpet] Milt Hinton [bass] & Nat Pierce [piano] presented in replica sleeve with extensive sleevenotes from esteemed jazz critic Nat Hentoff
£34.00 used