Synopsis

A swinging drama based on the story of trumpet legend Erskine Hawkins during his college days in the Depression. As a young trumpet sensation with a big ego, he learns the hard way what it means to be a member of the Bama State college band, The Collegians.

Director

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  • Brian Lewis
  • A graduate of Florida State University, he earned his master’s degree in writing and directing. The title of his graduation project, *The Collegians – The Trumpet Legend, Erskine Hawkins*, pays tribute to the legendary trumpet player Erskine Hawkins in jazz history.