Background
Coleman, George Edward was born on March 8, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Edward and Indiana (Lyle) Coleman.
tenor alto and soprano saxophonist
Coleman, George Edward was born on March 8, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of George Edward and Indiana (Lyle) Coleman.
Graduated from the high school, Memphis.
Indiana saxophonist with numerous jazz combos, 1952-1974. Leader George Coleman Quartet/Quintet/Octet, since 1974. Consultant Lenox (Massachusetts) Jazz School Music, 1958, Long Island University, since 1984, New York University, since 1987, New School Social Research, since 1987, Thelonious Monk Institute, 1996, New England Conservatory, 1998.
Judge Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition, Washington, 2002. Private instructor.
Married Gloria Bell, August 3, 1959. Children: George, Gloria. Married Carol Ann Hollister, September 7, 1985.