- Born
- 1931
New York City - Died
- 10 February 2010
- Country
- United States
Biography
Gloria Coleman was a jazz musician who played piano and organ. Gloria Coleman was born in 1931 in New York City and died on 10 February 2010. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Gloria Coleman (died February 18, 2010) was an American musician. Coleman played bass, piano then organ. As a jazz organist she released two albums. The first, Soul Sisters by the Gloria Coleman Quartet, was for the Impulse! Records label. It featured drummer Pola Roberts, Leo Wright and Grant Green. It was produced by Bob Thiele. The second album featured Ray Copeland, Dick Griffith, James Anderson, Earl Dunbar and Charlie Davis. A more recent album was released in 2008 on Doodlin' Records (Sweet Missy) which reunited Gloria with her former husband saxophonist George Coleman. It featured their son George Coleman, Jr. on drums; guitarists, Eric Johnson and Calvin Keys as well as drummer Deszon Claiborne. Dr. Lonnie Smith is also heard on one track. Coleman wrote many songs for Bobbi Humphrey and Ernestine Anderson, among others. Coleman married saxophonist George Coleman. The couple had two children and divorced.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Gloria Coleman play?
Gloria Coleman is known for playing piano and organ.
When and where was Gloria Coleman born?
Gloria Coleman was born 1931 in New York City.
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