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," was a pioneering American jazz tenor saxophonist whose innovative style left an indelible mark on the genre. Born Coleman Randolph Hawkins, he began his musical journey on the piano at age five, later switching to the cello and finally settling on the tenor saxophone at nine. Hawkins is celebrated as one of the first prominent jazz musicians on his instrument, revolutionizing the tenor saxophone's role in jazz. His virtuosic, arpeggiated approach to improvisation and rich, emotional tone influenced a generation of tenor players, including the likes of Ben Webster, Charlie Barnet, and Don Byas. Hawkins' career spanned several decades, from the swing era of the big band days to the development of bebop in the 1940s. His discography is vast and varied, featuring iconic albums like "The Hawk Swings" and "The High And Mighty Hawk," showcasing his versatility and mastery of the saxophone. Hawkins' legacy endures, making him a cornerstone of jazz history.
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