Coleman Hawkins - Hawk Eyes (1959) [vinyl>flac]

Tenor-great Coleman Hawkins tended to be at his best when challenged by another horn player. On this highly enjoyable album, Hawkins is joined by the superb trumpeter Charlie Shavers and a strong rhythm section that includes guitarist Tiny Grimes and pianist Ray Bryant. With such superior songs as "Through for the Night," "I Never Knew" and "La Rosita," in addition to long jams, plenty of fireworks occur during this frequently exciting session. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.

One thing Coleman Hawkins can never be accused of is being dull. His dynamic personality should be the envy of his confreres young and old. Hawk Eyes stands for keen visual perception. In the jazz vernacular it indicates a desire to hear "Bean" (another of Coleman Hawkins' nicknames) play or a general preference for his playing. To have Hawk Eyes in this sense means acute aural perception. ~ excerpts from Liner Notes by Ira Gitler.

Recorded 3^rd April, 1959 in Hackensack, New Jersey

Prestige Records, PR 7156, 1959

Prestige Records, PRT 7857, 1971; 1987

Personnel:

Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Saxophone

Charlie Shavers - Trumpet

Ray Bryant - Piano

Tiny Grimes - Guitar

George Duvivier - Bass

Osie Johnson - Drums

Track Listing:

A1. Hawk Eyes {Coleman Hawkins} (10:19)

A2. C'mon In {Coleman Hawkins} (13:18)

B1. Through For The Night {Trummy Young} (5:12)

B2. I Never Knew {Gus Kahn, Ted Fio Rito} (5:44)

B3. La Rosita {Paul Dupont, Allan Stuart} (6:10)

B4. Stealin' The Bean {Osie Johnson} (4:32)

Credits:

Supervisor - Bob Weinstock

Recording Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder

Liner Notes - Ira Gitler; Dan Morgenstern