Hawkins's 1962 album "Desafinado" features a collection of Brazilian bossa nova tunes. The album is notable for its smooth, mellow sound and Hawkins's relaxed yet intricate playing.
- The album was recorded in November 1961. The album was released in 1962 on GRP Records. It features Hawkins interpreting popular bossa nova songs of the era.
- The album features a relaxed, mellow sound, showcasing Hawkins's mature playing style. It captures the essence of the bossa nova craze that was sweeping the music world at the time.
- The track "Desafinado" is a well-known bossa nova standard, composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonça. Hawkins's interpretation brings his signature cool jazz sensibility to the Brazilian rhythm.
Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was one of the first prominent jazz musicians to explore the tenor saxophone.
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