A 1995 Documents label compilation of unreleased material from a 1950s live performance.
- The recording documents Hawkins's performance at the Zurich Jazz Festival in 1955.
- The album was released on the Documents label, known for its historical jazz recordings.
- This release features Hawkins in his later career, exploring the cool jazz sound of the era.
Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. His career spanned more than six decades, from the swing era to the bebop era, and he is considered one of the most important improvisers in jazz history. Hawkins's output in the 1950s saw him revisiting earlier material and continuing to collaborate with a variety of musicians.
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