Coleman Hawkins

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Saxophonist

Genre

Jazz Latin Orchestra

Group

Kenny Burrell & Coleman Hawkins Thelonious Monk Septet

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Saxophonist

Genre

Jazz Latin Orchestra

Group

Kenny Burrell & Coleman Hawkins Thelonious Monk Septet

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Selmer Balanced Action SBA Tenor

Tenor Saxophones

According to the official artist profile provided by Henri SELMER Paris, saxophonist Coleman Hawkins began using the Selmer Balanced Action SBA Tenor saxophone during his European period and continued to use it as his primary instrument until 1954. This source verifies that the Balanced Action model was central to Hawkins' musical career for nearly two decades.

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Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone

Tenor Saxophones

According to Henri SELMER Paris, Coleman Hawkins transitioned from the Balanced Action to the Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone in 1954. The official artist profile notes that Hawkins remained loyal to the Balanced Action "until the release of the Mark VI in 1954," confirming his adoption of the Mark VI tenor saxophone, which he played for the remainder of his career until his passing in 1969.

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