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Once The Stuff Of Jazz Legend, 1930s Recordings Are Finally Out

The first volume of The Savory Collection features live recordings of Coleman Hawkins, including an extended performance of "Body & Soul." William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress hide caption

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Once The Stuff Of Jazz Legend, 1930s Recordings Are Finally Out

In 2010, the acquisition of William Savory's legendary collection of almost 1,000 live recordings had jazz fans salivating. Now, 40 restored tracks from the Savory archives are available on iTunes.

Once The Stuff Of Jazz Legend, 1930s Recordings Are Finally Out

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Flying High Again With 'The Hawk'

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Fresh Air's jazz critic has a listen to a re-issue of The Hawk Flies High, the 1957 album from tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins — who's often credited with legitimizing that instrument in the jazz world.

Flying High Again With 'The Hawk'

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The Nimble, 'Young' Hank Jones

In a career that spans seven decades, pianist Hank Jones has worked with everyone who's anyone in jazz, including Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Billie Holiday. One of the last of his era, Jones celebrates the legends of his time, seeming to downplay his own genius.

The Nimble, 'Young' Hank Jones

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Marking the Coleman Hawkins Centennial

This week marks the centennial of the birth of Coleman Hawkins, the jazz saxophonist who helped define his instrument. A new recording compiles some of Coleman Hawkins' best work, and critic Jim Fusilli says it's a must-have for any fan of American music.

Marking the Coleman Hawkins Centennial

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Celebrating a Coleman Hawkins Centennial

The legendary jazzman Coleman Hawkins would have been 100 years old Sunday. Music historians say masterpieces such as "Body and Soul" and Hawkins' dexterity on the tenor saxophone helped change the genre. His love of classical music also informed his music. Tom Vitale reports.

Celebrating a Coleman Hawkins Centennial

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Basic Jazz Record Library

Coleman Hawkins: 'A Retrospective 1929-1963'

According to jazz critic Murray Horwitz, Coleman Hawkins "virtually invented the tenor saxophone." Hawkins' album, A Retrospective 1929-1963, traces his prolific career from his early jazz riffs with Fletcher Henderson to collaborations with Sonny Rollins in the 1960s.

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'Body And Soul'

American jazz saxophonist Coleman Hawkins and jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie in concert with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, November 27th, 1960. Express/Getty Images hide caption

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'Body And Soul'

Coleman Hawkins, "The Father of the Tenor Saxophone," revolutionized jazz with "Body and Soul."

'Body And Soul'

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Tilly and the Wall, Tommy Tutone, Coleman Hawkins

Tap dance pop from Tilly and the Wall; Angular '70s new wave from Delta 5; The '80s unplugged with Tommy Tutone; Jazz sax legend Coleman Hawkins; The electronica of I Am Robot and Proud and more.

Tilly and the Wall, Tommy Tutone, Coleman Hawkins

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