Tribute Mondays: Erskine Hawkins

Erskine Ramsay Hawkins (July 26, 1914 – November 11, 1993)

Trumpet Player and Big Band leader, Erskine Hawkins, was a well loved Recording Artist and Stage performer. He Composed major pieces and had Battle of the Bands competitions with Glen Miller, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Hawkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Tipping in, Don't cry baby,  Dolemite, After hours and Tuxedo Junction

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erskine_Hawkins

Background information
Birth name	Erskine Ramsay Hawkins
Born	July 26, 1914
Died	November 11, 1993 (aged 79) Willingboro Township, New Jersey
Genres	swing, big band
Occupation(s)	trumpet player, bandleader
Instruments	trumpet
Labels	Vocalion Records, RCA Records