Hawkins' tenure with which bandleader boosted his career?
Duke Ellington
Fletcher Henderson
Artie Shaw
Tommy Dorsey
Answer
Fletcher Henderson, a renowned bandleader, played a pivotal role in elevating Hawkins' career to new heights. Hawkins' association with Henderson's band provided him with a platform to showcase his exceptional talent as a saxophonist and arranger, allowing him to gain widespread recognition and establish himself as a rising star in the jazz world.
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