A personal evolution 

Coleman Hawkins, often referred to as the "father of the tenor saxophone," was born on November 21, 1904, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He grew up in a musical family, with his mother being a pianist and his father a musician as well. Hawkins' early exposure to music significantly influenced his career. He began playing the saxophone in his teenage years and quickly developed his skills, eventually moving to Chicago to further his music career.

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