Album · 1957

The Hawk Flies High

Released
1957
Label
Riverside
Catalogue no.
RLP 12-223
Tracklist
6 tracks
Length
39:24
Country
US

“The Hawk Flies High” is an album by Coleman Hawkins, released in 1957 on Riverside. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 39:24. Jazz standards on the record include “Laura”. The line-up features Barry Galbraith (guitar), Coleman Hawkins (tenor saxophone), Hank Jones (piano), Idrees Sulieman (trumpet) and J.J. Johnson (trombone).

Who played on The Hawk Flies High

Tracklist

  1. A1 Chant 5:08
  2. A2 Juicy Fruit 11:19
  3. A3 Think Deep 3:25
  4. B1 Laura standard — David Raksin 4:35
  5. B2 Blue Lights 5:45
  6. B3 Sancticity — Coleman Hawkins 9:11

Production

  • Bill Grauer, Jr. producer
  • Jack Higgins engineer
  • Orrin Keepnews liner notes, producer

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Hawk Flies High?

The line-up of The Hawk Flies High includes Barry Galbraith (guitar), Coleman Hawkins (tenor saxophone), Hank Jones (piano), Idrees Sulieman (trumpet), J.J. Johnson (trombone), Jo Jones (drums (drum set)) and Oscar Pettiford (double bass).

Which label released The Hawk Flies High?

The Hawk Flies High was released in 1957 on Riverside (RLP 12-223).

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