Coleman Hawkins single-handedly brought the saxophone to the prominence in jazz that the instrument enjoys. Before he hit the scene, jazz groups had little use for the instrument. One player (forgot ...

Coleman Hawkins single-handedly brought the saxophone to the prominence in jazz that the instrument enjoys. Before he hit the scene, jazz groups had little use for the instrument. One player (forgot ...

Coleman Hawkins has a great story. He was a player who was ready to take the floor, in whatever position his team needed him ...

Here's There's Nothing Like a Dame, from Broadways' South Pacific... And here's An Evening at Papa Joe's... Bonus: Here's Coleman Hawkins soloing with Count Basie on Dickie's Dream on CBS's The Sound ...

St. Joseph has a rich history with Jazz music and legends and its celebrating those legends with multiple jazz centered events this week. For over two decades, the Jazz Society has hosted Hawkfest ...

I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me; Day by Day; Embraceable You; Moonglow; Sweet Georgia Brown. Coleman Hawkins: tenor saxophone; Roy Eldridge: trumpet; Pete ...