{"title":"Coleman Hawkins","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eColeman Hawkins, nicknamed \"Hawk\" and sometimes \"Bean\", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who transformed the instrument from a novelty into one of the most important voices in jazz. Born November 21, 1904 in St Joseph, Missouri, he began studying piano at age four, cello at seven, and received a tenor saxophone for his ninth birthday. He was the first major saxophonist in jazz history and the first to tailor his method of improvisation to the saxophone rather than imitate clarinet techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eHawkins gained prominence with Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra from 1923 to 1934, where his virtuosic, arpeggiated approach to improvisation established him as one of the great jazz artists. His 1939 recording of 'Body and Soul' became one of the most imitated solos in jazz history and is considered a landmark of the swing era. He embraced bebop in the 1940s, recording with Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach in what were apparently the earliest bebop recordings. His deep, full-bodied tone and quick vibrato influenced generations of saxophonists including Ben Webster, Chu Berry, Lester Young, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. He died on May 19, 1969 in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coleman-hawkins-hawkins-alive-at-the-village-gate-japanese-verve-vinyl-lp","title":"Coleman Hawkins - Hawkins! Alive At The Village Gate (Japanese Verve Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColeman Hawkins - Hawkins! Alive At The Village Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP - Japanese Verve Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe father of the tenor saxophone captured live in one of New York's most beloved jazz venues, \u003cem\u003eHawkins! Alive At The Village Gate\u003c\/em\u003e presents Coleman Hawkins in prime form during two nights in August 1962. This 1985 Japanese reissue on Verve, manufactured by Polydor K.K., preserves four extended performances that showcase why Hawkins remained a commanding presence decades after revolutionising his instrument in the 1920s and 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBacked by the impeccable rhythm section of pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Major Holley, and drummer Ed Locke, Hawkins demonstrates the robust tone, harmonic sophistication, and rhythmic authority that made him a bridge between swing and modern jazz. His approach to the tenor saxophone, with its huge sound and vertical harmonic thinking, influenced virtually every saxophonist who followed, from Lester Young to John Coltrane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe four tracks balance standards and unexpected repertoire choices. \"All The Things You Are\" receives a masterful reading that highlights Hawkins' ability to wring new meaning from well-worn material. \"Josh Fit The Battle Of Jericho\", the spiritual reimagined as a swinging jazz vehicle, showcases Hawkins' playful side and his ability to honour tradition while making it contemporary. \"Mack The Knife\", already a jazz standard by 1962, gets the full Hawkins treatment with his characteristic gruff eloquence, while \"Talk Of The Town\" closes the album with romantic balladry that demonstrates the tenderness within Hawkins' powerful sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eTommy Flanagan, one of the most tasteful and supportive pianists in jazz, provides elegant accompaniment throughout, while Holley and Locke maintain a buoyant, swinging foundation. The live setting captures the interaction and spontaneity that studio recordings sometimes miss, with the Village Gate audience responding to particularly inspired moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis Japanese pressing offers excellent sound quality that captures both the intimacy of the club setting and the power of Hawkins' playing. For fans of classic tenor saxophone and those interested in the continuum of jazz history, this is essential listening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42605908328507,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_5050.jpg?v=1762649285"},{"product_id":"coleman-hawkins-the-hawk-swings-vol-1-spanish-fresh-sound-vinyl-lp","title":"Coleman Hawkins - The Hawk Swings Vol. 1 (Spanish Fresh Sound Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColeman Hawkins - The Hawk Swings Vol. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP - Spanish Fresh Sound Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe father of the tenor saxophone in fine swinging form, \u003cem\u003eThe Hawk Swings Vol. 1\u003c\/em\u003e captures Coleman Hawkins leading a stellar sextet through 1960 New York City sessions originally issued on the Crown label. This 1989 Spanish reissue on Fresh Sound Records presents five tracks that showcase Hawkins' enduring power and sophistication alongside an exceptional cast including trumpeter Thad Jones, the versatile Eddie Costa on piano and vibraphone, pianist Nat Pierce, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Osie Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eBy 1960, Hawkins had been a dominant force in jazz for over three decades, yet his playing remained vital and forward-thinking. His huge tone, harmonic intelligence, and rhythmic drive are fully evident throughout these sessions. The frontline pairing of Hawkins' tenor with Thad Jones' trumpet creates a classic hard-bop sound, with Jones' crisp, modern trumpet style providing an ideal counterpoint to Hawkins' robust saxophone approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe five compositions showcase the band's versatility within the swing idiom. \"Cross Town\", \"Shadows\", and \"Cloudy\" demonstrate the group's ability to navigate different moods and tempos, while \"Stake Out\" and \"Almost Dow\" round out a programme that balances head-bobbing swing with more contemplative moments. Eddie Costa's contributions are particularly noteworthy, alternating between piano and vibraphone with equal facility, adding both harmonic depth and melodic colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhat distinguishes these sessions is the loose, blowing session atmosphere. This isn't overly arranged or produced, rather it's straight-ahead jazz performed by master musicians who understand swing from the inside out. The rhythm section of Duvivier and Johnson provides rock-solid support, allowing Hawkins and Jones to stretch out comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis Spanish Fresh Sound pressing makes these somewhat obscure Crown label recordings accessible to collectors. Fresh Sound Records has a strong reputation for rescuing and reissuing worthy jazz sessions that might otherwise remain difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Sound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42621753393211,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_5065.jpg?v=1762843637"},{"product_id":"coleman-hawkins-and-lester-young-classic-tenors-1972-japanese-flying-dutchman-mono-lp","title":"Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young - Classic Tenors (1972 Japanese Flying Dutchman Mono LP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: NM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e: NM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColeman Hawkins and Lester Young - \u003cem\u003eClassic Tenors\u003c\/em\u003e | Vinyl LP - 1972 Japanese Flying Dutchman Mono Gatefold (SR(M)-3137, Contact Jazz Series Vol. 1, King Record Co. Ltd.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob Thiele supervised three separate sessions at WOR Studios in New York across three weeks in December 1943, all originally released on his Signature Records label. They are collected here in their entirety: twelve tracks, two tenor saxophonists, three different ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn December 23, Coleman Hawkins recorded four titles in a quartet with pianist Eddie Heywood, bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Shelly Manne — \"The Man I Love,\" \"Sweet Lorraine,\" \"Get Happy\" and \"Crazy Rhythm.\" All four are standards. Pettiford and Heywood open \"The Man I Love\" in duet before Hawkins enters; it is one of the finest small-group swing recordings of the war years. Fifteen days earlier, on December 8, Hawkins had led a larger group: Bill Coleman on trumpet, Andy Fitzgerald on clarinet, Ellis Larkins on piano, Al Casey on guitar, Oscar Pettiford on bass and Shelly Manne on drums. That session produced \"How Deep Is the Ocean,\" \"Voodte,\" \"Hawkins' Barrel House\" and \"Stumpy\" — the latter three Hawkins originals. On December 21, Lester Young took four tracks with a different group entirely: Bill Coleman on trumpet, Dickie Wells on trombone, Ellis Larkins on piano, Freddie Greene on guitar, Al Hall on bass and Jo Jones on drums. \"Hello Babe\" and \"I'm Fer It Too\" are Wells compositions; \"Linger Awhile\" and \"I Got Rhythm\" are standards. The high-note trombone work on \"I'm Fer It Too\" was specifically cited by Scott Yanow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawkins died on May 19, 1969; Young on March 15, 1959. This 1972 Japanese Flying Dutchman mono pressing is the Contact Jazz Series Vol. 1, manufactured by King Record Co. 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