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George Coleman

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No tenor saxophonist better epitomizes the robust muscularity of that heavyweight instrument of jazz expression than George Coleman. With brilliant technique and a deeply soulful tone firmly rooted in his hometown of Memphis, George has performed with many of jazz’ most legendary figures and influenced countless saxophonists during his half century in music. Growing up in Memphis’ rich musical environment of the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, alongside such notables as Booker Little, Harold Mabern, Frank Strozier, Jamil Nasser, Hank Crawford, Phineas Newborn Jr., and blues immortal B.B. King, Coleman began to teach himself to play the alto saxophone in 1950, upon being profoundly affected by the music of Charlie Parker. So prodigious was his talent that George was soon performing locally and in 1952, at the age of 17, was invited to tour with B.B

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Article: Interview

Richie Beirach: Indelible Memories and Thought-Provoking Reflections on a Life in Jazz, Part 1

Read "Richie Beirach: Indelible Memories and Thought-Provoking Reflections on a Life in Jazz, Part 1" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer


This two-part article was first published on All About Jazz on August 13, 2019. Part 1 | Part 2 Richie Beirach hovers somewhat mysteriously in the pantheon of the great modern jazz pianists. Some of the others in that category from his generation (coming up in the 1960s/'70s), like Herbie Hancock, Keith ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Aaron Parks, Nat Adderley Jr., Houston Person, Jerry Weldon and more

Read "Aaron Parks, Nat Adderley Jr., Houston Person, Jerry Weldon and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Brandon Sanders, Aaron Parks, James Suggs, Kenny Barron, Scott Silbert, Enoch Smith Jr., Lafayette Harris Jr., Angela Verbrugge, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Andy Nevala, Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr., Anthony Stanco, David Sneider, Thom Rotella, Christian McBride, Birdland Big Band, Steven Oquendo, Caelan Cardello, Susan Krebs, Jamile, George Coleman, Jerry Weldon, ...

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Standards Vol. 2

Label: Jojo Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Blue Gardenia; Just As Though You Were Here; Tenor Madness; Love Thy Neighbour; Answer Me, My Love; Bluesville; Delilah; Portrait Of Jennie; Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams; The Girl Next Door.

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Deborah Silver with the Count Basie Orchestra: Basie Rocks!

Label: Green Hill Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Paint It, Black – feat. Arturo Sandoval & Pedrito Martinez; Bennie and the Jets; Baby, I Love Your Way – feat. Peter Frampton; Tainted Love – feat. Kurt Elling (duet), Steve Jordan, John Clayton; Band On The Run; A Hard Day’s Night – feat. Monte Croft; Joy To The World – feat. Trombone Shorty (duet); Fly Like An Eagle – feat. Bill Frisell; Every Breath You Take – feat. George Coleman; Old Time Rock & Roll – feat. Wycliffe Gordon (duet) & Herlin Riley; Life’s Been Good – feat. Scotty Barnhart of The Count Basie Orchestra.

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With Strings

Label: HighNote Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Dedicated to You; Moment to Moment; Stella by Starslight; A Time for Love; Ugly Beauty; A Time for Love (with full orchestra intro); Ugly Beauty (with full orchestra intro).

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George Coleman with Strings

Label: HighNote Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Dedicated To You; Moment To Moment; Stella By Starlight; A Time For Love; Ugly Beauty; A Time For Love; Ugly Beauty.

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The Free Slave

Label: Time Traveller Recordings
Released: 2025
Track listing: The Free Slave; Understanding; Will Pan's Walk; Five for Max.

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Five From '65: The Quintet Summer Sessions

Label: New Land Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Disc: 1 - Groovin; Disc: 2 - Smokin; Disc: 3 - Boppin; Disc: 4 - Cool Burnin; Disc: 5 - Comin' on.

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Article: Album Review

Khondzi: First of Many

Read "First of Many" reviewed by Anastasia Bogomolets


First of Many is a vivid dialogue between two of Georgia's most distinguished contemporary jazz voices: pianist Papuna Sharikadze and saxophonist Khondzi. Renowned for its unique choral polyphony, expressive dance traditions, and rich musical heritage, Georgia (Saqartvelo, the country) provides the cultural background for Sharikadze and Khondzi's music. From the first notes, ...


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