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My Horns of Plenty

Label: Birdology
Released: 2002
Track listing: 1. Lush Life 2. Conrad 3. My Romance 4. The Sheik of Araby 5. You Mean So Much to Me 6. Old Folks

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George Coleman: My Horns of Plenty

Read "My Horns of Plenty" reviewed by Mark F. Turner


This reissue of George Coleman’s recording My Horns of Plenty is a real treat for those wanting to hear the sheer talent of a lesser known saxophonist. Coleman enjoyed his greatest exposure when Miles Davis, who had a knack for surrounding himself with great musicians, featured him early on in his great '60s quintet. But since ...

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George Coleman, Mike Stern, Ron Carter, and Jimmy Cobb: 4 Generations of Miles

Read "4 Generations of Miles" reviewed by AAJ Staff


In terms of star power, this record's got no shortage. Every player in this quartet is a great musician--not just good, but great. That and the fact that 4 Generations of Miles was recorded live should make it exciting just to open the case. Unfortunately, that excitement dissipates not long after you press play. The group ...

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George Coleman, Mike Stern, Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb: 4 Generations Of Miles

Read "4 Generations Of Miles" reviewed by Jim Santella


George Coleman's muscular tone and passionate manner exemplify the core of Miles Davis' art. Along with Mike Stern, Ron Carter and Jimmy Cobb, the tenor saxophonist performed a tribute to Davis earlier this year, on May 12th. Their approach is straight-ahead and right down the middle. It's a comfortable fit. One look at the song listing ...

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The Sermon

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2001
Track listing: The Sermon; ".O.S.; "Flamingo.

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Danger High Voltage

Label: Two and Four
Released: 2000

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George Coleman: Danger High Voltage

Read "Danger High Voltage" reviewed by Mark Corroto


George Coleman isn’t just the answer to the trivial pursuit question “Who were the tenor saxophonists in Miles Davis’ Band after John Coltrane and but before Wayne Shorter.” The correct answers; Hank Mobley, Sam Rivers, and George Coleman, if not achieving Miles Davis super-stardom all went on to significant careers. Miles suggested that Coleman left his ...

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Article: Interview

A Chat With Eric Alexander

Read "A Chat With Eric Alexander" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan


One of the few “young lions" who is more influenced by Dexter Gordon and George Coleman than by John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander has come very far with his career in a short period of time. Following his first year of studying classical music at Indiana University as an alto player, Alexander ...

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A Tribute to Miles Davis

Label: N2K Encoded Music
Released: 1998
Track listing: So What; Nefertit; Walkin'; In The Silent Way; No Blues; The Sorcerer; Tutu; My Funny Valentine.

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Kabsha

Label: Theresa Records
Released: 1994
Track listing: GCCG Blues; Soulful Drums; St. M; Kabsha; I Want To Talk About You; Little Feet;


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