George Coleman

DIGIPACK EDITION

One of jazz’s most powerful tenor saxophonists is heard at his freewheeling, unfettered best on The George Coleman Quintet in Baltimore, a hitherto unheard live recording due from Reel to Real Recordings as an exclusive, limited-edition Record Store Day Black Friday LP release.

Coleman is joined by trumpeter Danny Moore (whose credits include work with Quincy Jones, Count Basie, Oliver Nelson, Buddy Rich, and Dizzy Gillespie), pianist Albert Dailey (Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Art Blakey), bassist Larry Ridley (Horace Silver, Jackie McLean, Philly Joe Jones, Randy Weston, Barry Harris), and drummer Harold White (Gary Bartz, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Eddie Jefferson).

“This is one hell of a band,” jazz historian and archivist Michael Cuscuna notes in his comprehensive overview of the date. “This concert is a rare early glimpse at George Coleman in charge and, as always, playing magnificently.”

PERSONNEL:

• George Coleman – tenor saxophone
• Danny Moore – trumpet
• Albert Dailey – piano
• Larry Ridley – bassv
• Harold White - drums

Recorded Live at The Famous Ballroom in Baltimore, MD on May 23, 1971

TRACKS:

• 01. Afternoon In Paris
• 02. Sandu
• 03. I Got Rhythm
• 04. Body and Soul
• 05. Joy Spring