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Erskine Ramsay Hawkins (July 26, 1914 – November 11, 1993) was an American trumpeter and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is best remembered for composing the jazz standard " Tuxedo Junction " (1939) with saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson .
18 nov 2008 · Erskine Hawkins was a talented high-note trumpeter and a popular bandleader, nicknamed "The 20th Century Gabriel." He led the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra, which had three major hits and influenced Ray Charles, and played with Louis Armstrong and other jazz legends.
10 lug 2019 · Reigning for years as a favorite band at Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom, Hawkins introduced this famous tune in a 1939 recording and later adopted it as his theme. Both his version and the slower ...
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Erskine Ramsay Hawkins. Profile: American jazz trumpeter and orchestra leader, born 26 July 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama; died 11 November 1993 in Willingboro, New Jersey. Sites: adp.library.ucsb.edu. In Groups:
Learn about the life and career of Erskine Hawkins, a Birmingham native and jazz trumpeter who composed the classic "Tuxedo Junction". Discover his musical influences, achievements, and legacy in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
13 nov 1993 · Erskine Hawkins, the band leader, trumpeter and composer whose band was best known for its renditions of "Tuxedo Junction," "After Hours" and "Tippin' In," died on Thursday at his home...
29 mag 2018 · Erskine Hawkins. Jazz trumpeter, composer. Moved to New York. Recorded “ Tuxedo Junction ” Downsized His Band. Selected discography. Sources. At the peak of his popularity during the golden age of swing, Erskine Hawkins ’ s trumpet mastery earned him the nickname “ The Twentieth Century Gabriel.
