- Born
- 26 July 1914
Birmingham - Died
- 11 November 1993
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- RCA Victor
Biography
Erskine Hawkins was a jazz musician who played trumpet. Erskine Hawkins was born on 26 July 1914 in Birmingham and died on 11 November 1993 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Victor.
Erskine Ramsay Hawkins (July 26, 1914 – November 11, 1993) was an American trumpeter and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is best remembered for composing the jazz standard "Tuxedo Junction" (1939) with saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson. The song became a 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). Vocalists who were featured with Erskine's orchestra include Ida James, Delores Brown, and Della Reese. Hawkins was named after Alabama industrialist Erskine Ramsay.
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Historic 78 rpm records
- KING PORTER STOMP ERSKINE HAWKINS and his Orchestra · Morton · 1938 archive.org ↗
- WEARY BLUES ERSKINE HAWKINS and his Orchestra · Artie Matthews · 1938 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Erskine Hawkins play?
Erskine Hawkins is known for playing trumpet.
When and where was Erskine Hawkins born?
Erskine Hawkins was born 26 July 1914 in Birmingham.
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