Background
Coleman, Ornette was born on March 9, 1930 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
Coleman, Ornette was born on March 9, 1930 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
Doctorate (honorary), University Pennsylvania. Doctorate (honorary), Bard College. Doctorate (honorary), New School Social Research.
Doctorate (honorary), Berklee School Music.
Founder Sound Grammar music label, New York City.
Member of American Society of Composers.
Son of Randolph and Rosa C. 1954; married Jayne Cortez (divorced 1964). 1 child, Denardo.