George Coleman - In Baltimore - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The 5th album in the Smalls Living Masters series finds tenor titan George Coleman in the company of pianist Spike Wilner, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Joe Farnsworth in the intimate confines of Smalls Jazz Club. In the words of George Coleman Inchthis record is a tribute to our great city and all of our great fans.Inch Coleman is on fire and sound better than ever! Album Tracks 1. Four 2. At Last 3. My Funny Valentine 4. Meditation 5. Blues for Smalls 6. Nearness of You 7. New York, New York 8. When Sunny Gets Blue

Forged over years of touring, brotherhood, and hard-earned trust, George Coleman's Octet arrives fully realized. This is an explosive first statement from a band driven by experience, discipline, and fearless improvisation, capturing a moment when deep roots, shared legacy, and uncompromising fire collide at full volume. Album Tracks 1. Green Dolphin Street 2. Frank's Tune 3. Big George 4. Joggin' 5. Body and Soul 6. Revival

George Coleman's résumé is the stuff of legend. He cut his jazz teeth alongside some giants of the art form, joining Max Roach's ensemble in the 1950s, the Miles Davis Quintet, along with the bands of Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker and Elvin Jones. Mention must also be made of his work as a leader, which has inspired literally generations of saxophonists. Even with such an all-inclusive career, Coleman is still full of surprises and here on his new recording he gives his audience something they've never heard from him before - his first recording backed by a string orchestra. If you're into jazz history, you know this kind of project has some serious roots. Think Charlie Parker's InchWith Strings,Inch or Stan Getz's InchFocusInch-albums where sax players let their lyrical side shine through rich orchestral arrangements. Coleman Hawkins did it. Ben Webster, too. Now, George Coleman joins the club, and it was certainly worth the wait. So why strings, and why now? Because Coleman is still growing. Still reaching. He's telling you a story he's been holding onto for years. This project isn't just another notch in his belt-it's a gift, plain and simple. An autumnal gem from a living legend, it gives us all a new way to hear George Coleman-still pushing boundaries, still playing from the heart. Album Tracks 1. Dedicated to You 2. Moment to Moment 3. Stella By Starlight 4. A Time for Love 5. Ugly Beauty 6. A Time for Love (W/ Full Orchestral Intro) 7. Ugly Beauty (W/ Full Orchestral Intro)