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The Hawk Flies High
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
The Hawk Flies High is a 1957 album by tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. He plays in a sextet most of whose members come from bebop: trombonist J.J. Johnson, trumpeter Idrees Sulieman, pianist Hank Jones and bassist Oscar Pettiford. Only guitarist Barry Galbraith and drummer Jo Jones had a different background. The repertoire is a mixture of original pieces by the band members and standards. Chant is by Hank Jones, Juicy Fruit by Sulieman, and Laura is a well-known ballad. Sancticity is by Hawkins himself. In this way a veteran of the swing era and a group of bebop musicians meet in one studio.
Listening
Listening tip. Listen to Laura and notice how Hawkins plays out the familiar melody on his tenor saxophone. Can you hear how the rhythm section quietly supports him?
Track list
- 1Chant5:09Apple Music ↗
- 2Juicy Fruit11:21Apple Music ↗
- 3Think Deep3:27Apple Music ↗
- 4Laura4:37Apple Music ↗
- 5Blue Lights5:47Apple Music ↗
- 6Sancticity9:14Apple Music ↗
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Categories: Albums and songs