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    Prestige Profiles

    Coleman HawkinsColeman Hawkins
    • 2004
    • 11 tracks
    • 1 uur, 5 min
    • jazz
    Prestige Profiles - Coleman Hawkins

    Album Description

    Coleman Hawkins' Prestige Profiles is a captivating compilation that showcases the legendary jazz musician's incredible talent. Released on 1 January 2004 by Prestige, this 1 hour and 5 minute album is a masterclass in jazz, blending elements of bebop, cool jazz, and hard bop to create a unique sound.

    Featuring a range of timeless classics, including 'I'm Beginning To See The Light', 'Greensleeves', and 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes', Coleman Hawkins' soulful saxophone playing takes centre stage. With tracks like 'Soul Blues' and 'In A Mellow Tone', Hawkins demonstrates his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music, while 'I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)' and 'Make Someone Happy' showcase his more upbeat and carefree side.

    Throughout the album, Coleman Hawkins' technical skill and expressive playing are on full display, making Prestige Profiles a must-listen for fans of jazz and bebop. With its rich sound and enduring appeal, this collection is a testament to Hawkins' status as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time.

    © 2006 Concord Music Group, Inc.This Compilation ℗ 2004 Concord Music Group, Inc.

    Tracks

    1. I'm Beginning To See The LightColeman Hawkins
    2. GreensleevesColeman Hawkins
    3. Since I Fell For YouColeman Hawkins
    4. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)Coleman Hawkins
    5. Soul BluesColeman Hawkins
    6. I'll Never Be The SameColeman Hawkins
    7. The Sweetest SoundsColeman Hawkins
    8. I Want To Be LovedColeman Hawkins, Red Garland Trio
    9. In A Mellow ToneColeman Hawkins, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Tommy Flanagan
    10. Make Someone HappyColeman Hawkins, Tommy Flanagan
    11. Smoke Gets In Your EyesColeman Hawkins
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    About Coleman Hawkins

    Coleman Hawkins, affectionately known as "Hawk," was a pioneering American jazz tenor saxophonist whose influence on the instrument is immeasurable. Born Coleman Randolph Hawkins, he began his musical journey on the piano at the age of five, later switching to the cello and finally settling on the tenor saxophone at nine. Hawkins' virtuosic, arpeggiated improvisational style and rich, emotional tone set a new standard for the tenor saxophone, inspiring generations of musicians. His career spanned from the swing era of the 1930s through the development of bebop in the 1940s, and he continued to evolve, exploring cool jazz and hard bop. Hawkins' recordings from 1929 to the late 1930s chart the course of his innovative approach, showcasing his mastery and his role in establishing the tenor saxophone as a key instrument in modern jazz. His legacy endures, making him a must-listen for any jazz enthusiast.

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