Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Coleman Hawkins

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Coleman Hawkins Marker

Inscription. Coleman Hawkins transformed the tenor saxophone from a novelty instrument into a cornerstone of jazz. He recorded with Fletcher Henderson's orchestra for Gennett in 1926.

Paul and Pat Lingle community stewards and friends of Starr-Gennett

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 39° 49.436′ N, 84° 53.985′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker can be reached from South 1st Street, 0.3 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King Oliver (a few steps from this marker); Louis Armstrong (a few steps from this marker); Gennett Records (a few steps from this marker); Guy Lombardo (a few steps from this marker); Wendell Hall (a few steps from this marker); Bradley Kincaid (a few steps from this marker); Blind Lemon Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gennett Recording Studio (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Coleman Hawkins. Biography and links to performances. (Jazz Empowers) (Submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Coleman Hawkins Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Coleman Hawkins Marker

Coleman Randolph Hawkins (1904-1969) image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Wikipedia (Public Domain), circa 1945

4. Coleman Randolph Hawkins (1904-1969)

Most associated with swing music during the big band era, he also played a role in the development of bebop in the 1940s.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.