About Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra
Erskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914 – November 11, 1993) was an American trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered for composing the jazz standard "Tuxedo Junction" (1939) with saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson. The song became a popular hit during World War II, rising to No. 7 nationally (version by the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra) and to No. 1 nationally (version by the Glenn Miller Orchestra).
Top Tracks
Tuxedo Junction
Tippin' In
Needle Points
After Hours
Tuxedo Junction - 1989 Remastered
Midnight Stroll
Swing Out - Remastered 1989
Bicycle Bounce
Satan Does the Rhumba
Needle Points [Album Version]
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