The Gilded Hawk
Coleman Hawkins · 1957
35 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Smooth, melodic jazz interspersed with tender ballads showcasing Hawkins' emotive saxophone style.
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 want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1957, Coleman Hawkins was already a prominent figure in jazz, having established himself with influential works like 'Body and Soul'. 'The Gilded Hawk' marked his continued evolution as a musician, exploring lush arrangements while maintaining his signature sound. This album came at a time when Hawkins was transitioning into more commercial recordings after the bebop era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Webster· Lester Young· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out of the Night 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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