The Gilded Hawk
Coleman Hawkins · 1957
35 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Lush orchestrations meet Hawkins' warm tenor saxophone, weaving timeless ballads into a rich tapestry of jazz expression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Out of the Night Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Autumn Leaves — This track highlights Hawkins' ability to convey deep emotion through his saxophone, making it a quintessential standard that showcases his lyrical style.
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Everything Happens to Me — Hawkins’ interpretation brings a profound sense of melancholy to this classic, demonstrating his mastery of phrasing and emotional delivery.
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Stranger in Paradise — With its lush arrangement and Hawkins’ smooth melodies, this track exemplifies the album's fusion of orchestral backing with intimate jazz performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends lush arrangements with strong improvisation, showcasing Hawkins' skill while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestrations that complement Hawkins' tenor saxophone, creating a rich soundscape throughout.
- Each track typically follows a standard jazz ballad structure, with Hawkins' improvisation weaving through the melodic lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening experience
- tender ballads for quiet moments
- short tracks for casual enjoyment
- smooth melodies for background ambiance
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Represents a sophisticated continuation of Hawkins' style, appreciated by dedicated fans.
- Career context
- By 1957, Coleman Hawkins was a respected veteran in the jazz scene, having already established himself with seminal works like 'Body and Soul' in the 1930s. 'The Gilded Hawk' marked his continuation as a significant figure in jazz, showcasing his ability to interpret standards with emotional depth while adapting to the evolving sound of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Webster· Lester Young· John Coltrane
Tracklist
- 1 Out of the Night Start here 2:58
- 2 Autumn Leaves 2:48
- 3 Stranger in Paradise 2:29
- 4 My Mother's Eyes 3:54
- 5 Everything Happens to Me 2:56
- 6 It Had to Be You 2:47
- 7 With Every Breath I Take 3:17
- 8 I'm Yours 2:56
- 9 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 2:55
- 10 Baubles, Bangles and Beads 2:59
- 11 Boulevard of Broken Dreams 2:34
- 12 A Cottage for Sale 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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