Coleman Hawkins was experimenting with solos based on harmonic chord tones, a concept that became known as harmonic improvisatio
n, or vertical playing. This required a thorough knowledge of ________ and ______. This improvisational concept was highly influential to the future of bebop musicians.
Coleman Hawkins used hormonic improvisation or vertical playing to create a name for himself. He brought a unique timbre, heavy dark way of playing with a sense of drama. He made the sax a real instrument and not a joke as sewn by people then.
