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Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz saxophonist who played a pivotal role in the development of jazz music. Known as the "Father of the Tenor Saxophone," Hawkins' innovative style and technical prowess set a new standard for the instrument. His career spanned over four decades, during which he influenced countless musicians and helped shape the sound of jazz.
"Some people say there was no jazz tenor before me. All I know is I just had a way of playing and I didn't think in terms of any other instrument but the tenor."
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"Some people say there was no jazz tenor before me. All I know is I just had a way of playing and I didn't think in terms of any other instrument but the tenor."

People, Jazz
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"Music should always be an adventure."
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"Music should always be an adventure."

Music, Adventure
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"If you don't make mistakes, you aren't really trying."
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"If you don't make mistakes, you aren't really trying."

Mistake, Mistakes, Trying
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"I made the tenor sax - there's nobody plays like me and I don't play like anybody else."
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"I made the tenor sax - there's nobody plays like me and I don't play like anybody else."

Play,
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"I honestly can't characterize my style in words. It seems that whatever comes to me naturally, I play."
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"I honestly can't characterize my style in words. It seems that whatever comes to me naturally, I play."

Play, Style, Words
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