Erskine Hawkins

Erskine Ramsay Hawkins was an American trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed The 20th Century Gabriel. He is most remembered for composing the jazz standard Tuxedo Junction with saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson. The song became a popular hit during World War II, rising to No.1607 nationally and to No.1601 nationally . Vocalists who were featured with Erskines orchestra include Ida James, Delores Brown and Della Reese. Hawkins was named after Alabama industrialist Erskine Ramsay.

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