The Genius of Coleman Hawkins
Coleman Hawkins · 1957
74 min · 20 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of warm, resonant saxophone melodies intertwined with lush jazz arrangements that evoke nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic saxophone warmth
- wave-like dynamic flow
- for late-night listening
- rich emotional nuances
- ideal for relaxed evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 1957, Coleman Hawkins was already a revered figure in jazz, having emerged as one of the first prominent tenor saxophonists since the late 1920s. 'The Genius of Coleman Hawkins' was significant as it showcased his enduring influence and mastery during a period when jazz was evolving, particularly following the advent of bebop in the early 1940s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Webster· Lester Young· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'll Never Be the Same 3:32
- 2 You're Blasé 3:38
- 3 I Wished on the Moon 3:41
- 4 How Long Has This Been Going On? 3:57
- 5 Like Someone in Love 3:59
- 6 My Melancholy Baby 4:12
- 8 In a Mellow Tone 4:48
- 9 There's No You 3:29
- 10 The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise 3:52
- 11 Somebody Loves Me 3:54
- 12 Blues for Rene 3:08
- 13 Begin the Beguine 3:06
- 14 I Never Had a Chance 2:08
- 15 I Never Had a Chance 2:03
- 16 I Wished on the Moon 3:41
- 17 Like Someone in Love 3:59
- 18 Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) 5:38
- 19 In a Mellow Tone 4:48
- 20 There's No You 3:28
- 21 Blues for Rene 3:04
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