Hawkins, Coleman - The Essential.

RARE/2HAND VINYL LP ON VERVE 1963.

Verve V&-8568 made in USA in gatefold cover with original inner sleeve. Vinyl EX. Cover NM.

Also known as Bean or Hawk, Coleman Hawkins started piano lessons when he was five. He switched to the cello at the age of seven and two years later Coleman began to work on the tenor saxophone, turning professional by the age of 12. In August 1923, he made his first recordings with Fletcher Henderson. He played with Louis Armstrong. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleman_Hawkins

Tracklist. 

• A1)   There's A Small Hotel
• A2)   Sunday
• A3)   Body And Soul
• A4)   Hanid
• B1)   Picasso
• B2)   How Long Has This Been Going On?
• B3)   In A Mellow Tone
• B4)   The Walker