Hawkins, Coleman, 1904–69, American jazz musician, b. St. Joseph, Mo. He began playing saxophone at the age of 9. He was part of Fletcher Henderson Henderson, Fletcher (James Fletcher "Smack" Henderson), 1898–1952, American jazz composer, arranger, and pianist, b. Cuthbert, Ga. Henderson played piano from childhood.
..... Click the link for more information. 's band from 1924 until 1934. Hawkins established the tenor saxophone as a major jazz instrument. His enormous tone, vigorous attack, and improvisatory genius both in ballads and up-tempo pieces made his influence pervasive. Because his style constantly evolved, Hawkins was distinguished even in the company of avant-garde jazz musicians from 1945 until 1969.
(born Nov. 21, 1904, St. Joseph, Mo., U.S.—died May 19, 1969, New York, N.Y.) U.S. jazz musician. Hawkins came to prominence as a member of Fletcher Henderson's big band (1924–34), with which he absorbed the style of Louis Armstrong and developed the smooth legato phrasing and robust tone that set the technical standard for all tenor players. He worked in Europe (1934–39) and soon after his return recorded “Body and Soul,” which became a commercial success and one of the masterpieces of improvised jazz. Hawkins was the first important tenor saxophone soloist in jazz. He was receptive to the harmonic advances made by younger players, who widely acknowledged his influence.
Hawkins, Coleman (1904–69) jazz musician; born in St. Joseph, Mo. He was a tenor saxophonist who brought his instrument into prominence and was its most influential voice until the 1950s. He played with Fletcher Henderson's orchestra between 1924–34, then spent five years performing in Europe. Upon his return to the U.S.A. in 1939, he recorded his classic version of "Body and Soul." He remained a prolific recording artist and concert performer until the mid-1960s.
..... Click the link for more information. 's band from 1924 until 1934. Hawkins established the tenor saxophone as a major jazz instrument. His enormous tone, vigorous attack, and improvisatory genius both in ballads and up-tempo pieces made his influence pervasive. Because his style constantly evolved, Hawkins was distinguished even in the company of avant-garde jazz musicians from 1945 until 1969.
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Coleman Hawkins, c. 1943.
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Hawkins, Coleman (1904–69) jazz musician; born in St. Joseph, Mo. He was a tenor saxophonist who brought his instrument into prominence and was its most influential voice until the 1950s. He played with Fletcher Henderson's orchestra between 1924–34, then spent five years performing in Europe. Upon his return to the U.S.A. in 1939, he recorded his classic version of "Body and Soul." He remained a prolific recording artist and concert performer until the mid-1960s.
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