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'''Erskine Hawkins''' ([[July 26]], [[1914]] in Birmingham, died [[November 11]], [[1993]] in Willingboro, New Jersey) was a trumpet player and [[big band]] leader, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "[[Tuxedo Junction]]" ([[1939]]), which became a popular hit during [[World War II]]. | '''Erskine Hawkins''' (born [[July 26]], [[1914]] in Birmingham, died [[November 11]], [[1993]] in Willingboro, New Jersey) was a trumpet player and [[big band]] leader, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "[[Tuxedo Junction]]" ([[1939]]), which became a popular hit during [[World War II]]. | ||
In [[1978]] Erskine Hawkins became one of the first five artists inducted into the [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]]. | In [[1978]] Erskine Hawkins became one of the first five artists inducted into the [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:59, 19 March 2006
Erskine Hawkins (born July 26, 1914 in Birmingham, died November 11, 1993 in Willingboro, New Jersey) was a trumpet player and big band leader, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "Tuxedo Junction" (1939), which became a popular hit during World War II.
In 1978 Erskine Hawkins became one of the first five artists inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
References
- "Erskine Hawkins." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 7 Jan 2006, 13:06 UTC. 19 Mar 2006, 17:52 [1].
- Hawkins biography at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
- Hawkins biography at All About Jazz
- Hawkins biography at Allmusic.com