Recorded over two sessions in May 1957, "The Hawk Flies High" showcases Coleman Hawkins in a prime quartet setting, a testament to his enduring command of the tenor saxophone. The album features a mix of standards and blues, with Hawkins' distinctive tone and improvisational prowess on full display.
- The album was recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, with Rudy Van Gelder engineering.
- The lineup for the sessions included Hawkins on tenor saxophone, Mark Firipino on drums, Joe Benjamin on bass, and Eddie Costa on piano and vibraphone.
- This album was released on the Prestige Records label, a significant independent jazz label at the time.
Coleman Hawkins was a pioneering American jazz saxophonist from the bebop era, widely considered one of the founders of the tenor saxophone as a solo jazz instrument. In 1957, he was a veteran bandleader and soloist, still actively recording and performing, cementing his legendary status in the jazz world.
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