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In a Mellow Tone
Coleman Hawkins
In a Mellow Tone
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
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All Artists: Coleman Hawkins
Title: In a Mellow Tone
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Ojc
Original Release Date: 9/9/1988
Re-Release Date: 7/1/1991
Genres: Jazz, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 025218600125, 0090204070176, 090204070176, 090204082568
 

CD Reviews

Solid collection from Hawk's late period.
jazzfanmn | St Cloud, MN United States | 12/04/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This cd pulls material together from sessions dating between 1958 and 1962. After fourty years of legend status Hawkins was still inspiring, and being inspired by, younger musicians. Among those supporting the venerable icon are Red Garland, Tommy Flanagan, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Ron Carter, and Kenny Burrell. The generally laid back material ranges from standards, tender blues, a couple up-tempo blowing numbers, and an enjoyable nonet piece on "Jammin'in Swingville". While the take on "Greensleeves" seems a bit sappy, this is an entertaining, if unspectacular set of music from Coleman Hawkins. Longtime fans of Bean will be pleased with this cd, and while it is not the best introduction to one of the giants of jazz, it is enjoyable enough to recommend to new listeners because Hawkins' faculties are in check, and he still possesed one of the best sounds of all time."