George Coleman Jr. was born into a musical family. As a drummer, producer, composer, filmmaker, and son of two musical jazz greats, saxophone legend George Coleman Sr. and organist, composer and vocalist, Gloria Coleman, he was seven when master drummer Max Roach gave him his first set of drums. George studied with master teachers including Sam Ulano, Michael Carvin, Harold Mabern and Jamil Nasser. George’s most influential teacher was the late master percussionist Billy Higgins. Under his tutelage, George’s conceptual understanding of both the drums and the music he played broadened, which led Higgins to call him “one of the most talented and creative young drummers on the New York jazz scene.”
In 2019, George took on the role of film producer and released a documentary entitled “Another Kind of Soul: The Coleman Family Legacy”. The film chronicles his family’s personal and musical histories and includes concert footage as well as interviews with his family and other iconic jazz figures including Branford Marsalis. Another Kind of Soul is available on various streaming services including Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Tubi TV.
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- Wed, Nov 22Shanghai JazzNov 22, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMShanghai Jazz, 24 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940, USASteve Myerson is the long-time pianist and keyboardist for the legendary Stylistics, out of Philadelphia and an outrageously talented arranger and entertainer. Always a fun and surprising night of music with Steve. He also studied with one of my teachers, Harold Mabern and it shows!
- Wed, Nov 08New Amsterdam Music AssociationNov 08, 2023, 8:00 PM – 11:50 PMNew Amsterdam Music Association , 107 W 130th St, New York, NY 10027, USANAMA is one of the oldest African American owned and run venues and jazz associations in the US and was established in 1904. It's a Jam Session so bring your instruments or your voice!
- Fri, Nov 03Brother's Smokehouse BBQNov 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMBrother's Smokehouse BBQ, 900 NJ-17 suite 2, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USASmokehouse is a great venue and restaurant run by the grandsons of Jazz legend Randy Weston. George Coleman Jr.: drums Matt Smythe: organ TK Blue: Alto, Soprano, Flute and Kalimba
- Wed, Oct 25New Amsterdam Music AssociationOct 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 11:50 PMNew Amsterdam Music Association , 107 W 130th St, New York, NY 10027, USANAMA is one of the oldest African American owned and run venues and jazz associations in the US and was established in 1904. It's a Jam Session so bring your instruments or your voice!
- Fri, Oct 20Brother's Smokehouse BBQOct 20, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMBrother's Smokehouse BBQ, 900 NJ-17 suite 2, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USASmokehouse is a great venue and restaurant run by the grandsons of Jazz legend Randy Weston. George Coleman Jr.: drums Matt Smythe: organ TK Blue: Alto, Soprano, Flute and Kalimba
- Wed, Oct 11New Amsterdam Music AssociationOct 11, 2023, 8:00 PM – 11:50 PMNew Amsterdam Music Association , 107 W 130th St, New York, NY 10027, USANAMA is one of the oldest African American owned and run venues and jazz associations in the US and was established in 1904. It's a Jam Session so bring your instruments or your voice!
- Sun, Jun 04Smoke Jazz ClubJun 04, 2023, 7:00 PM – Jun 05, 2023, 10:00 PMSmoke Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USAA performance by “one of the most fluent and inventive tenor saxophonists around” (The Observer, London), an artist whose career has featured collaborations with Betty Carter, Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, B.B. King, and Max Roach.
- Sat, Jun 03Smoke Jazz ClubJun 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PMSmoke Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USAA performance by “one of the most fluent and inventive tenor saxophonists around” (The Observer, London), an artist whose career has featured collaborations with Betty Carter, Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, B.B. King, and Max Roach.
- Fri, Jun 02Smoke Jazz ClubJun 02, 2023, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PMSmoke Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USAA performance by “one of the most fluent and inventive tenor saxophonists around” (The Observer, London), an artist whose career has featured collaborations with Betty Carter, Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, B.B. King, and Max Roach.
- Thu, Jun 01Smoke Jazz ClubJun 01, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSmoke Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USAA performance by “one of the most fluent and inventive tenor saxophonists around” (The Observer, London), an artist whose career has featured collaborations with Betty Carter, Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, B.B. King, and Max Roach.
- Wed, May 24New Amsterdam Music AssociationMay 24, 2023, 8:00 PM – May 25, 2023, 12:00 AMNew Amsterdam Music Association , 107 W 130th St, New York, NY 10027, USANAMA is one of the oldest African American owned and run venues and jazz associations in the US and was established in 1904. It's a Jam Session so bring your instruments or your voice!
- Wed, May 17SMOKE JAZZ CLUBMay 17, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSMOKE JAZZ CLUB, 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USAThis will be a Special night as I will have the original band from my Album Recording titled, "Resurgence" This will also be my first engagement as a lone leader at the New Smoke Venue!
- Wed, May 10New Amsterdam Music AssociationMay 10, 2023, 8:00 PM – May 11, 2023, 12:00 AMNew Amsterdam Music Association , 107 W 130th St, New York, NY 10027, USANAMA is one of the oldest African American owned and run venues and jazz associations in the US and was established in 1904. It's a Jam Session so bring your instruments or your voice!
- Wed, May 03Grace Church Van Vorst, Jersey City, NJMay 03, 2023, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PMGrace Church Van Vorst, Jersey City, NJ, 39 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USAGeorge Coleman Jr. Second Album Release Party for a VERY worthy cause, with a MONSTER BAND! The Youth Foundation of Jersey City is the product of a deep love for our community and a strong desire to create vibrant, positive experiences for the children of Jersey City.
- Sat, Apr 22BrooklynApr 22, 2023, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PMBrooklyn, 456 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
- Fri, Apr 21RamseyApr 21, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMRamsey, 900 NJ-17 suite 2, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USAWe are kicking off our first "Album Release Performance" on April 21st in New Jersey! Brother's Smokehouse BBQ w/George Coleman Jr Quartet Performs the Music from the album, "Resurgence!"
- Wed, Apr 12New YorkApr 12, 2023, 8:00 PM – Apr 13, 2023, 12:00 AMNew York, 107 W 130th St, New York, NY 10027, USANAMA is one of the oldest African American owned and run venues and jazz associations in the US and was established in 1904. It's a Jam Session so bring your instruments or your voice!
- Sat, Apr 01New YorkApr 01, 2023, 10:30 PM – Apr 02, 2023, 1:00 AMNew York, 2 6th Avenue The Roxy Hotel, Cellar Level, New York, NY 10013, USA
MEDIA
Media coverage featuring George Coleman Jr.
WNYC (Radio Interview)
Father and Son Jazz Legends George Coleman Sr. and Jr.
All About Jazz
More Kudos for "Trip" by the Rivington Project!
The New York Times
The Last Jam Session
NY York Daily News
George Coleman Jr. is Preserving his Family's Great Musical Legacy on Film
HSS Ad (YouTube)
George Coleman Jr., 60-Second Spot for Hospital for Special Service
HSS Educational Article
The Next Set - George Coleman, Jr.
HSS Interview (YouTube)
George Coleman, Jr. YouTube Interview
Time Out
Recommended: George Coleman Jr.
IMDb Profile
George Coleman Jr., Producer
The Age
George Coleman Jr. Quartet Australian Tour
Australian Recording Industry Association
2009 ARIA Awards Nominees
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