Coleman Hawkins

• 180-gram vinyl LP

• pressed at Quality Record Pressings

• gatefold old-style tip-on jackets

The album "Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster" is a remarkable collaboration between two legendary jazz saxophonists, Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster. Released by Verve Records, this album showcases the extraordinary talent and musical chemistry of these two artists.

Coleman Hawkins, known as the "Father of the Tenor Saxophone," was a pioneering figure in jazz music. His rich tone and innovative playing style revolutionized the instrument and influenced countless musicians. Ben Webster, on the other hand, was renowned for his soulful and lyrical approach to playing the saxophone. Together, these two giants of jazz create a mesmerizing blend of sound that is both powerful and expressive.

PERSONNEL:

• Coleman Hawkins - (tenor saxophone)
• Ben Webster - (tenor saxophone)
• Ray Brown - (bass)
• Herb Ellis - (guitar)
• Oscar Peterson - (piano)
• Alvin Stoller - (drums)

Recorded in 1957.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Blues For Yolande
• A2. It Never Entered My Mind
• A3. Rosita

• SIDE B
• B1. You'd Be Nice To Come Home To
• B2. Prisoner Of Love
• B3. Tangerine
• B4. Shine On Harvest Moon