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Monday 11 July 2016

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 babyDolemite, After hours and Tuxedo Junction

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erskine_Hawkins
Background information
Birth nameErskine Ramsay Hawkins
BornJuly 26, 1914
DiedNovember 11, 1993 (aged 79)
Willingboro Township, New Jersey
Genresswingbig band
Occupation(s)trumpet playerbandleader
Instrumentstrumpet
LabelsVocalion RecordsRCA Records

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