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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