Coleman Hawkins quotes

Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz saxophonist renowned for his influential role in the development of the tenor saxophone in jazz. Often called the "Father of the Tenor Sax," his innovative style helped shape the sound of modern jazz. He inspired generations of musicians with his powerful tone and improvisational mastery. Here are 5 of his quotes:

If you don't make mistakes you are not really trying.

Coleman Hawkins

Some people say there was no jazz tenor before me. All I know is I just had a way of playing and I didn't think in terms of any other instrument but the tenor.

Coleman Hawkins

I made the tenor sax - there's nobody plays like me and I don't play like anybody else.

Coleman Hawkins

I honestly can't characterize my style in words. It seems that whatever comes to me naturally, I play.

Coleman Hawkins