Coleman Hawkins was a hugely influential exponent of the tenor saxophone in jazz, being widely regarded as the first artist to establish the instrument as an essential component of the genre's sound.... more

23 tracks from the legendary sax man, including "Smack," "I Surrender Dear," "Mop Mop," "A Shanty in Old Shanty Town," "Stardust," "Memories of You," "Cattin' at Keynote," "Hallelujah!," "Under the... more

There is no argument about Coleman Hawkins' position as "Father of The Tenor Saxophone." Nor is there any doubt about his firm dedication to musical modernity. He is often cited as one of the first... more