Coleman Hawkins' arpeggiated approach to improvisation is..?
Choppy and disconnected
Smooth and melodic
Monotonous
Very slow
Answer
Coleman Hawkins' smooth and melodic arpeggiated approach to improvisation was characterized by his use of flowing, legato lines that often spanned multiple octaves. His improvisations were known for their harmonic sophistication and intricate phrasing, and he was considered one of the most important and influential saxophonists of his time.
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