Body And Soul (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Little Girl Blue (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 3Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
I Never Knew (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 5Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Dinner For One Please, James (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 3Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
The Bean Stalks Again (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
His Very Own Blues (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
The Day You Came Along (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Have You Met Miss Jones (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 7Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
The Essence Of You (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
There Will Never Be Another You (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
I'm Shooting High (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Bean And The Boys (Issued as "39-25-39") (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 RemasteredColeman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
There Will Never Be Another You (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Alternate Take 1Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
There Will Never Be Another You (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Alternate Take 2Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Little Girl Blue (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 1Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Dinner For One Please, James (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 2Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
I Never Knew (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 2Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Have You Met Miss Jones (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Take 1Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Have You Met Miss Jones (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Alternate Take 1Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Have You Met Miss Jones (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Alternate Take 2Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
The Day You Came Along (with Billy Byers and His Orchestra) - 2001 Remastered - Alternate Take 1Coleman Hawkins, Billy Byers and His Orchestra
Coleman Hawkins, affectionately known as "Hawk" or "Bean," was a titan of the tenor saxophone in the world of jazz. Born in 1904, Hawkins was one of the first musicians to elevate the tenor saxophone to a prominent position in jazz, transforming it from a novelty into a cornerstone of the genre. His virtuosic and emotionally rich playing style, characterized by its vibrato and arpeggiated improvisations, influenced a vast array of musicians, from his contemporaries like Chu Berry and Ben Webster to later legends such as John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins.
Hawkins' career spanned several decades and multiple jazz styles, from the big band era of swing to the pioneering days of bebop. His innovative approach to improvisation and his deep musical knowledge made him a consistently modern and influential figure. Whether you're diving into his early recordings or exploring his later works, Coleman Hawkins' music offers a journey through the evolution of jazz, showcasing his enduring mastery and creativity.
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