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Steve Coleman
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Saxophonists · b. 1956

Steve Coleman

American saxophonist

Born
20 September 1956
Chicago
Country
United States
Record labels
Tzadik Records, Label Bleu, Novus, Pi Recordings, Bertelsmann Music Group
Discography
6 albums

Biography

Steve Coleman is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, flute, alto saxophone and clavinet. Steve Coleman was born on 20 September 1956 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Tzadik Records, Label Bleu, Novus and Pi Recordings. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Phase Space” (1992) to “Invisible Paths: First Scattering” (2007). Honours include Doris Duke Impact Award (2014), Guggenheim Fellowship and MacArthur Fellows Program.

Steve Coleman (born September 20, 1956) is an American saxophonist, composer, bandleader and music theorist. In 2014, he was named a MacArthur Fellow.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Phase Space 1992
Rhythm in Mind 1992
Flashback on M-Base 1993
Genesis & The Opening of the Way 1997
The Sonic Language of Myth 1999
Invisible Paths: First Scattering 2007

Analysed solos by Steve Coleman

  • Double Visionsoprano saxophone · 242 BPM · · 1985-06-06
  • Segmentalto saxophone · 240 BPM · Bb-min · 1988-03-01
  • Take the Coltranealto saxophone · 240 BPM · F-maj · 1988-03-01
  • Processionalalto saxophone · 104 BPM · F-min · 1989-09-01
  • The Oraclealto saxophone · 98 BPM · Bb-min · 1989-09-01
  • The Oraclealto saxophone · 104 BPM · Bb-min · 1989-09-01
  • Cross-Fadealto saxophone · 145 BPM · · 1990-12-01
  • Cross-Fadealto saxophone · 146 BPM · · 1990-12-01
  • Pass It Onalto saxophone · 105 BPM · · 1991-04-29
  • Slipped againalto saxophone · 132 BPM · F-maj · 1991-04-29

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Steve Coleman play?

Steve Coleman is known for playing saxophone, flute, alto saxophone and clavinet.

When and where was Steve Coleman born?

Steve Coleman was born 20 September 1956 in Chicago.

What are Steve Coleman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Phase Space (1992), Rhythm in Mind (1992), Flashback on M-Base (1993), Genesis & The Opening of the Way (1997) and The Sonic Language of Myth (1999).

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