Erskine Hawkins
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Erskine Ramsay Hawkins (July 26, 1914 – November 11, 1993)[1] was an American trumpeter and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel".[2] 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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Birth name | Erskine Ramsay Hawkins |
Born | (1914-07-26)July 26, 1914 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | November 11, 1993(1993-11-11) (aged 79) Willingboro Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet |
Years active | 1930s–1980s |
Labels | Vocalion, RCA |
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