George Coleman

For other people named George Coleman, see George Coleman (disambiguation).
George Coleman
The George Coleman Quintet, 2012
Background information
Born
George Edward Coleman

(1935-03-08) March 8, 1935
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresJazz, hard bop, post-bop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentSaxophone
Years active1950s–present
LabelsEvidence, Telarc, Theresa, Smoke Sessions
Websitegeorgecoleman.com

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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