Erskine Hawkins date of birth:
July 26, 1914
How old was Erskine Hawkins when died?
79
Where was Erskine Hawkins born?
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
When did Erskine Hawkins die?
November 11, 1993
Erskine Hawkins body shape:
Average
What color are Erskine Hawkins's eyes?
Black
What color is Erskine Hawkins's hair?
Black
What is Erskine Hawkins's ethnicity?
Black
What is Erskine Hawkins nationality?
American
What is Erskine Hawkins's occupation?
Trumpet Player, Bandleader
What genre is Erskine Hawkins's work?
Swing, Big Band
What instruments does Erskine Hawkins play?
Trumpet
Short Biography
Erskine Ramsay Hawkins (July 26, 1914 – November 11, 1993) 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" (1939) with saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson. The song became a popular hit during World War II, rising to No. 7 nationally (version by the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra) and to No. 1 nationally (version by the Glenn Miller Orchestra). Vocalists who were featured with Erskine's orchestra include Ida James, Delores Brown and Della Reese. Hawkins was named after Alabama industrialist Erskine Ramsay.