Description
Coleman Hawkins and Confrères brings together one of jazz’s founding tenor saxophone giants with an exceptional lineup of peers and collaborators. Recorded in 1958 and released on Verve, the album captures Hawkins in a relaxed yet authoritative setting, trading ideas with Ben Webster and Roy Eldridge, backed by the elegant swing of the Oscar Peterson Trio.
The selections—“Maria,” “Sunday,” “Hanid,” “Honey Flower,” and “Nabob”—highlight warmth, lyricism, and mutual respect among seasoned masters. This is mainstream jazz at its finest: unhurried, expressive, and deeply musical.
A highly enjoyable and historically significant Verve title, perfect for collectors of classic swing-era jazz and tenor saxophone enthusiasts.
Track Highlights
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Maria
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Sunday
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Hanid
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Honey Flower
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Nabob
Why it’s collectible
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Features Coleman Hawkins alongside Ben Webster & Roy Eldridge
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Backed by the Oscar Peterson Trio
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Classic late-1950s Verve Records session
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Strong appeal to swing and mainstream jazz collectors
