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George ColemanGeorge Coleman George Coleman American jazz saxophonist (b. 1935) For other people named George Coleman, see George Coleman (disambiguation). 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.[1] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... George Coleman The George Coleman Quintet, 2012 Background information Birth name George Edward Coleman Born (1935-03-08) March 8, 1935 (age 90) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Jazz, hard bop, post-bop Occupation Musician Instrument Saxophone Years active 1950s–present Labels Evidence, Telarc, Theresa, Smoke Sessions Website georgecoleman.com Close Early life Coleman was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Inspired by Charlie Parker, Coleman taught himself… (Source: Wikipedia)
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