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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 · DIW Rhythm in Mind 1992 · Arista Novus Flashback on M-Base 1993 · JMT Genesis & The Opening of the Way 1997 · RCA Victor The Sonic Language of Myth 1999 · RCA Victor Invisible Paths: First Scattering 2007 · Tzadik

Also plays on

Albums where Steve Coleman is credited as a sideman

1984 Tangents — Chico Freeman featuring Bobby McFerrin alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
1984 Oshumare — Billy Hart alto saxophone
1985 Point of View — Cassandra Wilson alto saxophone, producer
1987 Days Aweigh — Cassandra Wilson alto saxophone
1987 Open on All Sides in the Middle — Geri Allen alto saxophone, producer, instrument arranger
1988 Naturally — Mel Lewis woodwind
1990 Jumpworld — Cassandra Wilson producer, alto saxophone
1993 Code Red — Cindy Blackman alto saxophone
1994 Do You Want More?!!!??! — The Roots saxophone
1995 Memorophilia — Vijay Iyer alto saxophone
1996 Illadelph Halflife — The Roots saxophone
1997 Who Used to Dance — Abbey Lincoln alto saxophone
1998 Moving Pictures — Ravi Coltrane mix, producer, alto saxophone
1999 Traveling Miles — Cassandra Wilson alto saxophone
1999 A Lil' Somethin', Somethin' — Cindy Blackman alto saxophone

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).

External links

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