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Swing Street Radio brings to You Hits by Coleman Hawkins

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The jazz era has seen the rise of several noted musicians and instrumentalists. Moreover, with the inception of big bands, many struggling musicians got the opportunity to show their talents before the mass, and the world. From trumpets and saxophones to trombones and clarinets, people loved to swing to the beats and rhythm of these instruments. With the splendid playing of such instruments, everyone hooked on to the swing and jazz. Although there were many musicians that popularized one instrument or the other with their playing skill, the mastery of Cole Hawkins is our matter of discussion in this write-up. With his huge collection of big band and swing music , the saxophonist legend is still remembered as one of the improvisers and pioneers in the early and mid-twentieth century. Let us take a glimpse into the life of this jazz artist. Interest in instruments since an early age Hawkins was only five years old when started receiving his piano lessons. Later on,