Erskine Hawkins
American trumpeter and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama (1914-1993)
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Summary
Erskine Hawkins was born on July 26, 1914[1], in Birmingham[2]. He died on November 11, 1993[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a trumpeter[5], bandleader[6], composer[7], conductor[8], and jazz musician[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Elmwood Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: songwriter[13], music arranger[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: Alabama State College[16], A. H. Parker High School[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19]
- Record label: RCA Victor[20]
- Family name: Hawkins[21]
- Given name: Erskine[22]
- Instrument: trumpet[23]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[24]
- P14750: 1C83-1D57-E174-B48C-F5CC[25]
- P14901: erskine-hawkins[26]
FAQs
Where was Erskine Hawkins born?
Erskine Hawkins was born in Birmingham[2].
Where did Erskine Hawkins die?
Erskine Hawkins died in New York City[4].
What did Erskine Hawkins do for work?
Erskine Hawkins worked as a trumpeter[5], bandleader[6], composer[7], conductor[8], and jazz musician[9].
Where did Erskine Hawkins go to school?
Erskine Hawkins was educated at Alabama State College[16] and A. H. Parker High School[17].