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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Coleman Hawkins • Hawk Eyes

Review by Scott Yanow
Tenor-great Coleman Hawkins tended to be at his best when challenged by another horn player. On this highly enjoyable CD, Hawkins is joined by the superb trumpeter Charlie Shavers and a strong rhythm section that includes guitarist Tiny Grimes and pianist Ray Bryant. With such superior songs as "Through for the Night," "I Never Knew" and "La Rosita," in addition to long jams, plenty of fireworks occur during this frequently exciting session.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/hawk-eyes-mw0000194561

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
El gran tenor Coleman Hawkins tendía a estar en su mejor momento cuando era desafiado por otro trompetista. En este CD altamente disfrutable, Hawkins está acompañado por el magnífico trompetista Charlie Shavers y una fuerte sección rítmica que incluye al guitarrista Tiny Grimes y al pianista Ray Bryant. Con canciones de calidad superior como "Through for the Night", "I Never Knew" y "La Rosita", además de largas improvisaciones, se producen muchos fuegos artificiales durante esta sesión a menudo emocionante.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/hawk-eyes-mw0000194561

Tracks:
1 - Hawk Eyes - 10:19
2 - C'mon In - 13:17
3 - Through For The Night - 5:12
4 - I Never Knew - 5:42
5 - La Rosita - 6:09
6 - Stealin' The Bean - 4:31


Credits:
    Bass – George Duvivier
    Cover – Esmond Edwards
    Drums – Osie Johnson
    Guitar – Tiny Grimes
    Liner Notes – Ira Gitler
    Piano – Ray Bryant
    Recorded By – Van Gelder
    Tenor Saxophone – Coleman Hawkins
    Trumpet – Charlie Shavers

Recorded in Hackensack, NJ; April 3, 1959.
Recorded At – Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey

Label:    Original Jazz Classics – OJCCD-294-2, Prestige – P-7156
Country:    US
Released:    1987
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Swing
https://www.discogs.com/release/15402160-Coleman-Hawkins-Hawk-Eyes