Andy Geiger
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George Coleman is one of my favorite players on the tenor. Tone, time and ideas. An influence on many players, including John Coltrane according to some. In 1987 he recorded at Yoshi's in Oakland, California with a splendid quartet including Harold Mabern on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Alvin Queen on drums. I am working on Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes", and a couple of days ago looked on my iPod for versions and there it was on the Coleman at Yoshi's album. 17 minutes of majestic playing, tender, soaring and soulful.
Harold Mabern is on Eric Alexander's "Chicago Fire" album, as well as several others, and is an important mentor to Eric. One can hear the George Coleman influence on Alexander's playing.
I have been so motivated by George Coleman, especially on the Yoshi's collection, I want to tell about it, and would be interested in others' thoughts.
Harold Mabern is on Eric Alexander's "Chicago Fire" album, as well as several others, and is an important mentor to Eric. One can hear the George Coleman influence on Alexander's playing.
I have been so motivated by George Coleman, especially on the Yoshi's collection, I want to tell about it, and would be interested in others' thoughts.