George Coleman
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Saxophonists · b. 1935

George Coleman

American jazz saxophonist (b. 1935)

Born
8 March 1935
Memphis
Country
United States
Record labels
Evidence
Discography
18 albums

Biography

George Coleman is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, tenor saxophone and alto saxophone. George Coleman was born on 8 March 1935 in Memphis. The music is usually filed under jazz, post-bop and hard bop. Record labels: Evidence. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “Amsterdam After Dark” (1979) to “George Coleman with Strings” (2025). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

George Edward Coleman (born March 8, 1935) is an American jazz saxophonist known for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock in the 1960s. In 2015, he was named an NEA Jazz Master.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Amsterdam After Dark 1979
Manhattan Panorama 1985 · Live
Playing Changes 1988 · Live
At Yoshi's 1989 · Live
My Horns of Plenty 1991
El Comandante ...The Merengue - Jazz 1994
Danger High Voltage 2000
Live at the Left Bank Jazz Society Baltimore, 1968 2000 · Live
4 Generations of Miles 2002 · Live
On Green Dolphin Street 2005 · Live
Meditation 2015
A Master Speaks 2016 · Live
Surfboard 2020
Live at Smalls Jazz Club 2023
George Coleman with Strings 2025
Blues Inside Out
Dynamic Duo
The Quartet

Also plays on

Albums where George Coleman is credited as a sideman

1963 Seven Steps to Heaven — Miles Davis tenor saxophone
1963 Quiet Nights — Miles Davis tenor saxophone
1965 Maiden Voyage — Herbie Hancock tenor saxophone

Analysed solos by George Coleman

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does George Coleman play?

George Coleman is known for playing saxophone, tenor saxophone and alto saxophone.

When and where was George Coleman born?

George Coleman was born 8 March 1935 in Memphis.

What are George Coleman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Amsterdam After Dark (1979), Manhattan Panorama (1985), Playing Changes (1988), At Yoshi's (1989) and My Horns of Plenty (1991).

External links

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