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    American trumpeter and big band leader (1914–1993)

    Erskine Hawkins

    Hawkins circa 1940s

    Birth nameErskine Ramsay Hawkins
    Born(1914-07-26)July 26, 1914
    Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
    DiedNovember 11, 1993(1993-11-11) (aged 79)
    Willingboro Township, New Jersey, U.S.
    GenresJazz, blues
    Occupation(s)Musician, composer, bandleader
    InstrumentTrumpet
    Years active1930s–1980s
    LabelsVocalion, RCA

    Musical artist

    Erskine Ramsay Hawkins (July 26, 1914 – November 11, 1993)[1] was an American trumpeter and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel".[2] He is best remembered for composing the jazz standard "Tuxedo Junction" (1939) with saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson.

    The song became a hit during World War II, rising to No. 7 nationally (version by the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra) and to No. 1 nationally (version by the Glenn Miller Orchestra). Vocalist