Erskine Hawkins

Erskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama-November 11, 1993) was a trumpet player and big band leader, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "Tuxedo Junction" (1939), which became a popular hit during World War II.

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July 26 - 1914 - Birmingham, Alabama - November 11 - 1993 - Trumpet - Big band - Jazz - "Tuxedo Junction" - 1939 - World War II

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In 1978 Erskine Hawkins became one of the first five artists inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

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1978 - Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

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