Coleman Hawkins – Body and Soul: A Jazz Autobiography – Vinyl LP Record (VG+)

Record -VG+ 

Cover - G+

Description

A superbly curated career-spanning compilation celebrating the monumental legacy of Coleman Hawkins, widely regarded as the father of the modern tenor saxophone. Body and Soul: A Jazz Autobiography traces Hawkins’ evolution from late-1920s swing through to his later, more modern recordings.

Featuring 16 key performances, this LP functions both as an introduction for newer listeners and a deeply satisfying overview for seasoned collectors. The inclusion of the iconic “Body and Soul” anchors the set, while surrounding tracks showcase Hawkins’ unmatched tone, harmonic daring, and authority across decades.

Part of RCA’s respected Vintage Series, this release was designed as a listening anthology rather than a random greatest-hits package — thoughtfully sequenced and historically informed.