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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)[1] 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.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... George Coleman The George Coleman Quintet, 2012 Background information Born George Edward Coleman (1935-03-08) March 8, 1935 (age 91) 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.[1] Inspired by Charlie Parker, Coleman taught himself to play the… (Source: Wikipedia)
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