Accent on Tenor Sax cover

Accent on Tenor Sax

Coleman Hawkins · 1955

40 min · 8 tracks · jazz

Warm and expressive tenor saxophone melodies resonate over lush, sophisticated jazz arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm saxophone melodies unfold
  • steady pacing with rich textures
  • ideal for relaxed evenings
  • expressive solos evoke deep emotions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • want upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Accent on Tenor Sax' was released in 1955, Coleman Hawkins was already a prominent figure in jazz, having defined the role of the tenor saxophone since the 1920s. This album followed his influential work in the 1940s and showcased his enduring mastery as he continued to innovate within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Ben Webster· Lester Young· John Coltrane

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Running Wild 3:23
  • 2 I'll Never Be the Same 7:13
  • 3 When Your Lover Has Gone 4:59
  • 4 Blue Room 4:43
  • 5 The Breeze and I 3:17
  • 6 What's New 5:48
  • 7 I'll String Along With You 4:47
  • 8 My Own Blues 6:02

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