Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra
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).
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Don't Cry Baby
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Hawk's Boogie
Big Wig In The Wigwam - Original
Gabriel Meets The Duke
Holiday for Swing
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Down For Debbie
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Tuxedo Junction (1989 Remastered)
I've Got a Right to Cry
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Easy Rider - Remastered 1989
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Uncle Bud
The Bear Mash Blues
Five O'Clock Whistle
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Blue Sea
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Tonight You Belong To Me - Original
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Don't Cry Baby - Digitally Mastered - September 1991
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