Erskine Hawkins
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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]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Elmwood Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: songwriter[14], music arranger[15], musician[16]
- Educated at: Alabama State College[17], A. H. Parker High School[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20]
- Record label: RCA Victor[21]
- Commons category: Erskine Hawkins[22]
- Family name: Hawkins[23]
- Given name: Erskine[24]
- Instrument: trumpet[25]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[26]
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- P14901: erskine-hawkins[28]
Why It Matters
Erskine Hawkins has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
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[17] and A. H. Parker High School[18].