Hawkins was first to adapt improvisation to which instrument specifically?
Saxophone
Guitar
Clarinet
Piano
Answer
The saxophone was the first instrument to which Coleman Hawkins applied improvisation, pioneering a new era in jazz music. Hawkins' innovative approach, characterized by extended solos and complex melodic lines, transformed the role of the saxophone in jazz and influenced countless musicians. His groundbreaking improvisations pushed the boundaries of jazz expression and laid the foundation for the genre's subsequent evolution.
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