Erskine Hawkins
Musician, Musical Artist
1914 – 1993
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Who was Erskine Hawkins?
Erskine Ramsay Hawkins was an American trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered for composing the jazz standard "Tuxedo Junction" with saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson. The song became a popular hit during World War II, rising to No. 7 nationally and to No. 1 nationally. Vocalists who were featured with Erskine's orchestra include Ida James, Delores Brown and Della Reese. Hawkins was named after Alabama industrialist Erskine Ramsay.
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- Born
- Jul 26, 1914
Birmingham - Also known as
- Hawkins, Erskine
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Alabama State University
- Lived in
- Birmingham
- Died
- Nov 11, 1993
Willingboro
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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