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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 .
Erskine Ramsay Hawkins nasce il 26 luglio del 1914 nel quartiere Enon Ridge di Birmingham, a Jefferson County. Qui, nel profondo Alabama, sua madre Clary si era trasferita in seguito alla morte del marito Edward, avvenuta in Francia nel corso della Prima Guerra Mondiale.
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. ...
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18 nov 2008 · A talented high-note trumpeter and a popular bandleader, Erskine Hawkins was nicknamed "The 20th Century Gabriel." He learned drums and trombone before switching to trumpet when he was 13, and was one of five inaugural inductees into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1978.
11 nov 1993 · Explore Erskine Hawkins's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Erskine Hawkins on AllMusic.
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.
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...
