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Marshall Hawkins

1939–

United States

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Marshall Hawkins (born July 14, 1939) is a jazz musician and teacher. He grew up in Washington DC. He is possibly best known for being one of several bassists who took over from Ron Carter when the latter left Miles Davis' so-called Second Great Quintet. Hawkins played with Miles Davis, along with Herbie Hancock and drummer Tony Williams.

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