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2024
The music of George Coleman - Dizzy Rotterdam
Dit concert heeft al plaatsgevonden.
Monday the 2 nd of September
The music of George Coleman
21.30
7,50
Line up:
Stan van de Wetering – tenor sax
Robert Koemans – piano
Cas Jiskoot – bas
Sander Smeets – drums
George Coleman is an American jazz … more info
Details Date: September 2 Time: 09:30 - 11:30 Monday the 2 nd of September The music of George Coleman 21.30 7,50 Line up: Stan van de Wetering – tenor sax Robert Koemans – piano Cas Jiskoot – bas Sander Smeets – drums George Coleman is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his significant contributions to the genre, particularly in the 1960s and beyond. Born on March 8, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, Coleman began his career in the late 1950s and quickly gained recognition for his talent on the tenor saxophone. One of Coleman’s most notable collaborations was with the Miles Davis Quintet in the early 1960s. He played on the legendary album “My Funny Valentine” and “Four & More”, both recorded live in 1964. His work with Davis helped solidify his reputation as a masterful saxophonist, known for his powerful tone, fluid improvisation, and deep understanding of harmony. Beyond his time with Miles Davis, George Coleman had a successful solo career, recording several albums as a bandleader. Some of his well-known works include “Amsterdam After Dark” and “I Could Write a Book.” Over the years, Coleman has worked with a wide range of jazz legends, including Max Roach, Herbie Hancock, and Charles Mingus. Coleman has continued to perform and record into the 21st century, maintaining a strong presence in the jazz world. His contributions to jazz have earned him a lasting legacy as one of the great tenor saxophonists of his generation.
Details Date: September 2 Time: 09:30 - 11:30 Monday the 2 nd of September The music of George Coleman 21.30 7,50 Line up: Stan van de Wetering – tenor sax Robert Koemans – piano Cas Jiskoot – bas Sander Smeets – drums George Coleman is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his significant contributions to the genre, particularly in the 1960s and beyond. Born on March 8, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, Coleman began his career in the late 1950s and quickly gained recognition for his talent on the tenor saxophone. One of Coleman’s most notable collaborations was with the Miles Davis Quintet in the early 1960s. He played on the legendary album “My Funny Valentine” and “Four & More”, both recorded live in 1964. His work with Davis helped solidify his reputation as a masterful saxophonist, known for his powerful tone, fluid improvisation, and deep understanding of harmony. Beyond his time with Miles Davis, George Coleman had a successful solo career, recording several albums as a bandleader. Some of his well-known works include “Amsterdam After Dark” and “I Could Write a Book.” Over the years, Coleman has worked with a wide range of jazz legends, including Max Roach, Herbie Hancock, and Charles Mingus. Coleman has continued to perform and record into the 21st century, maintaining a strong presence in the jazz world. His contributions to jazz have earned him a lasting legacy as one of the great tenor saxophonists of his generation.