Hawk Relaxes (Reis)

Coleman Hawkins - Hawk Relaxes (Reis)

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Artist: Coleman Hawkins
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2006-03-21
Music Label: Prestige
Soundtracks:

I'll Never Be The Same
When Day Is Done
Under A Blanket Of Blue
More Than You Know
Moonglow
Just A Gigolo
Speak Low

Music reviews of Hawk Relaxes (Reis)

Music Review: Quintet of Crossed Destinies
Rating: 5 Stars

The Hawk had long since feathered nests like these, remarkable bands of musicians pulled in close to create timeless art. Recorded in 1961, the groove is indeed relaxed but with Ron Carter on bass and Kenny Burrell on guitar, the Hawk more than anybody knew how to luxuriate in its elegant sparkle. Unlike the 1959 classic Very Saxy, where the pressure of the moment found Hawk hurtling out some of his most magnificent cragged utterances, his tone here is still full (when wasn't it?) but has returned to an earlier smoothness.

Having followed closely his recorded career throughout the 1930's, 40's and 50's, I'd fallen into the assumption that next to those decades of brilliance the 60's had nothing to match it with; this recording proves how wrong that assumption was. Ballad readings though these primarily are, the colourful, harmonic melancholy exuding from the tenor contrasts well with the bands inherent sense of swing. With crisp, alert drumming from Andrew Cyrille (then just 21) and elegant sounding bass and piano lines alongside Burrell's rich and clear guitar chords, this was the kind of dream team rhythm section that Coleman always got a kick out of having around him. The result is yet another gem from the Hawkins treasure chest.

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