George Coleman Quartet
George Edward Coleman, born on March 8, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, is an
American jazz saxophonist known for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie
Hancock. Inspired by Charlie Parker, Coleman taught himself to play the alto
saxophone as a teenager. He began his professional career working with Ray
Charles and B.B. King before moving to Chicago. In 1958, he joined Max Roach's
quintet and later moved to New York City. Coleman gained significant recognition
during his tenure with Miles Davis' quintet from 1963 to 1964, contributing to
albums such as Seven Steps to Heaven (1963) and ...
