Coleman Hawkins (1904–1969) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and one of the first prominent tenor sax soloists in jazz.

Born November 21, 1904; died May 19, 1969. Nicknamed "Hawk" and "Bean". Celebrated for his 1939 recording of "Body and Soul" and for influencing generations of saxophonists.

The available review is highly positive, praising Coleman Hawkins's tone, continuity across tracks and his status among jazz greats. The review highlights "On Broadway" and standards like "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" and "The Man That Got Away." Overall admiration for Hawkins as an influential tenor saxophonist is clear.

For:Fans of classic jazz, tenor saxophone enthusiasts, listeners of jazz standards

 « A young saxophonist was complaining to me that listening to Coleman Hawkins made him nervous. I replied, "Coleman Hawkins is supposed to make you nervous! Hawkins has made every saxophonist of the last forty years nervous!" » (Cannonball Adderley, in an interview).

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