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George Coleman & The Ahmed Jamal trio

[@GeorgeColemanJr]

I wish people would stop talking about stuff they don't know anything about. I was at Miles home with my mom where he was begging her to convince my dad to come back to the band which he refused to do. Miles always loved my Dad especially because unlike so many other musicians and people he was never intimidated or afraid to speak his mind to Miles. He left the band for the simple reason he wasn't getting paid and with a wife and two children that was unacceptable to him.

[@rabbanimubashshir2862]

Thank you.

[@fjdmusicman]

Miles had the biggest band in jazz and he couldn't pay his musicians ? Most all the comments here put your dad on the top, a soulful master of music..

[@noahpettibon]

Rhythm section really lives to serve what George is doing here. That’s unbeatable.

[@jonathankyobe6490]

i have really enjoyed this , They are in another realm👏

[@lapps22]

Beautiful George. what more can I say ##

[@pnojazz]

Two masters on a Classic ballad - As good as it gets!

[@kbh4950]

Absolutely gorgeous...

[@adriankorsner]

Coleman is the master. Highly thought of but under rated. Its a real master class. I wish there were more of this highly original maestro.

[@michelsportisse2588]

Two giants. Absolutely beautiful.

[@neilx49]

ColemanBack in tn the '70s I had a chance to jam with Mr Coleman in Chicago. When I realized who he was, I put my tenor up and went to school that night! What a privilege to be alive wnile musicians like him are still with us. Thank you George and Ahmad!

[@larryreed7521]

It would be hard to find more pure joy in the music and on the performers faces than this video! They were beamin'.

[@jangunnarolsen5946]

Ahmed Jamal was one of Miles Davis favorite musicans!

[@lapps22]

Very true.

[@fjdmusicman]

wow, I watched and listened, and I remain humble and in awe to the talent of George Coleman and Ahmed Jamal. I totally agree that George is under rated, when he came on the scene he was touted as the next John Coltrane by critics, he has proved himself more than worthy to all. This performance is stunning, I have been watching it for 3 weeks, just amazing.. Thank you Mr. Coleman !!!!! downzbeats gives this 4 stars !!

[@jimkangas4176]

wow is right. Beautiful!

[@paulienebz]

George Coleman. When I asked Dave Liebman for a lesson, in 1979, he told me to go and "listen to George Coleman and Hank Mobley." Been doing so ever since, thanks, Dave.

[@carlerikhedlv8023]

And Stanley Turrentine

[@carlerikhedlv8023]

Great answer from Liebman

[@brothermartino]

:-))

[@Navroze]

It takes four to show the way and George Coleman to tell what is there. Brilliant Jamal..one and only....

[@thebritandtheyank3821]

It's 2022, G.C. has been timeless since at least 1962! I'm hearing an unequivocal multi-dimensional history & display here, Ahmed and Big George are BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE.

[@L1stener]

...I keep coming back to this....

[@NotlebsEra]

Best rendition....I swear this is a classic. Never take this down. So many phrases that I transcribe, it's too dope.

[@NotlebsEra]

This song means so much to me, reminder to never stop playing….

[@frawhi65]

Jamal is remarkable. Coleman...Big Sound...Real Greatness!

[@Randy1922Ross]

Superb musicians locking into each others' sound space and sensibilities. It doesn't (and perhaps can't) get any better than this.

[@bteiv676]

Black American Classical Music...can't get enough of that funky stuff

[@thezenbum]

He is too good. him and billy higgins at village vanguard in '93 was one of the most intense live jazz I witnessed.

[@menilmontant100]

....maravillosa versión...!!!!.. ..George Coleman....un grande de saxo tenor...!!!

[@hivicar]

Just beautiful! Got to hear George leading an octet in S.F. back in the 70s, in a fantastic room on Columbus Av named the El Matador. Cedar Walton on piano. He and Ahmad together is heaven! The early cut-off not great.

[@voicegirl555]

Happy Happy 90th Birthday Ahmed Jamal! I love the way you and George Coleman play one of my favorite songs. You are both terrific!!!!

[@robmansax]

Looks and sounds to me that he is playing his Selmer Mark VI with his Otto Link STM 7*... one of my favourite tenor sax tone ever, sublime George Coleman, thanks.

[@TheNYeye]

It would be impossible for two artists to jointly paint a masterpiece but great jazz artists do. And they often do it with a smile of mutual appreciation as they create together.

[@docnelson2008]

I have always liked Coleman's playing. He is seriously undervalued and, in my view, one of Miles Davis's better saxophonists despite Tony Williams low opinion of him. George is always interesting and, along with Hank Mobley and Sam Rivers, has produced some of the best solos in Miles great second quintet period. A great upload, not just for Coleman but the great Ahmed Jamal.

[@loriwalsh2403]

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[@tunefultonyjohnson4100]

I am curious to know why Tony Williams had -- if as you claim -- "a low opinion"-- of the brilliant George Coleman ??

[@docnelson2008]

Miles liked Coleman's playing but Tony Williams thought Coleman did not connect with the rhythm section and kept pressuring Miles to fire George. Williams wanted Miles to hire Sam Rivers instead which eventually is what happened, albeit for a very short time. It's a great shame because George and Tony were fabulous musician. I think it was a conversation I had with Dave Holland, in a club back in the 90s, that confirmed this story.

[@wolfdude7126]

when listening to the Davis's "My Funny Valentine" album its really hard to understand Williams opinion. One of Coleman's shining moments, with all of the quintet at amazing playing, especially considering the age of Hancock and Williams.

[@docnelson2008]

I could not agree more John W, George is a great saxophone player-i guess back then with all that passion and creativity sometimes the desire to be better than everyone else gets in the way of sensitivity, anyhow it 's a great shame because that band was awesome.

[@albertbrown359]

TONY Williams had nothing but the highest praise for Mr.George. African American musicians are very close in and out.We fo not rate one another because we draw from the same spirits and we certainly never "berate ".

[@pierreedmond494]

Extraordinaire George Coleman ! Sans aucun doute un des plus grands saxophoniste ténor de jazz !

[@paulwalker2708]

ahmed jamal thank you for the memory of this combined (with mr coleman) great rendition of my foolish heart,,,love paul;;;;

[@Navroze]

Oh...George nailed it..brilliant

[@Lot2learn]

Thanks for a great post!

[@Azman.]

Ahmad Jamal; you are my old time favourite pianist. George Coleman; you are my boppish tenor !!! Superb trio !!!

[@bernie5123]

listening to Ahmads voicings...what a great piano player!!

[@sanblem]

Che atmosfera,che eleganza dio benedica i jazzisti!

[@FreeAdSystemnet]

Ya'll don't get do you? Just playin'! This is 2021.

[@earthchild100]

no song has made me cry before, until this one

[@sumaarc46]

The great composer Victor Young and lyricist Ned Washington wrote this lovely composition.....so players such as George Coleman and so many great artist could hear something that touched their Artristic hearts...Amen....time 6:30 to 7:15 catch Ahamd's smile...

[@Iwan2travel]

I'll never forget the few times sitting in the back with my mom & Max Gordon nearby chomping on his unlit cigar at the Vanguard watching these masters craftily jam.

[@Robertz61]

Questo video è una vera perla. Grazie.

[@michaeloleary2248]

Saw both of them live at the Cork Jazz Festival on separate occasions. I am blessed!

[@redrecordsitalia]

Great solo by Mr. George Coleman . . . . . .

[@giammysax6087]

FANTASTIC JAZZ!

[@jwh88]

This is what you want in a jazz standard, eloquent, straightforward, yet free/

[@katella12]

George is a master. Fully in command of the music. Captivating. Creative. Confident. Plus all of the techniques -- long, flowing phrases facilitated by circular breathing, harmonics (multiple overtones), rythmic variety, lyricism.

[@christophercharles9645]

That circular breathing technique he's got is impressive and his solo is amazing throughout. Thanks so much for posting this.

[@jangunnarolsen5946]

GREAT version of the tune My Foolish H , Georg Coleman & Ahmad Jamal

[@robertojimenez204]

Wow...! Thats some playin! Love it!

[@sharonlmootry6283]

Ever so wonderful to ears! ❤️

[@Listen4u2b]

It just leaves you wanting more and more and......

[@alansenzaki4148]

Gorgeous!!!....I have never heard ahmad playing behind a tenor like this. Wish they would make an album together while they are still with us...Coleman and Jamal are giants!!

[@glaucusdeoliveira]

Beauty !! That's Art !!

[@Playthellgb42]

GREAT MASTERS AT THE ART OF AFRO-AMERICAN IMPROVISATIONAL MUSIC!

[@tommyjackson3413]

played as a ballad, george does a great job

[@AlbertMensinga]

Check Charlie Haden Q West with Watts on alto #WorthAmention

[@freddekker5874]

Sorry Albert, Ernie Watts ain't bad but George is absolutely tops here. Have been watching this clip about once a week for the past two-three years. George is a true Jazz Master (and so is, of course Ahmad Jamal).

[@sumaarc46]

..Fred, this performance is utterly Stunning in every way....

[@moukaouame]

Sincères remerciements à Ahmad et Georges. Je les adore.....

[@laurakolb]

Terrific..................!

[@GeorgeColemanJr]

That was really great wish they had the whole tune.

[@luksaxtenor]

Gives thrills, note by note...

[@walterhayley7252]

Fortunate to witness a truly fine performance featuring George Coleman and Harold Maybern years ago (1990s?) in NYC. Can't recall the name of what I think is/was a well-known club. Had to descend to the basement level... well worth it!

[@andrewgillis8572]

wowwww I knew Coleman would rise to this occasion

[@liusean6105]

it is real art. beautiful and hits me in my heart

[@grijazz]

Beautiful!!

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

4:50...like a boss.

[@bigeman25]

A sure enough boss!

[@patricianickel3679]

I want to say that GGeorge Coleman sounds incredible on this concert, and being from Pittsburgh and being an alto saxophonist from that great jazz city myself, I, of course, love the work of Anad Jamal. Put these two jazz masters together, wow.

[@Robertz61]

Mr. Coleman. A music gentleman

[@hughwrang]

sublime stuff, thx for posting

[@philpryor7524]

Technically, George Coleman can play as well as anyone ever, so the degree of fame through inspiration, cults, leadership, innovation, counts, yet, Coleman is here showing the taste, style, control, virtuoso individuality to stay up there.., and Ahmad and the others need no glossing and painting, for the accompaniment is superb. As a piece of chamber or nightclub performance, it remains a classic to be cherished.

[@tecacou]

Great !!!! Beautiful!

[@pierreedmond494]

Je ne suis pas un fan d'Ahmad Jamal, mais son acompagnement ici est fabuleux !

[@talbotvanman]

I wish more pianists would learn to accompany jazz soloists with block chords like Ahmed instead of incessant tinkling !!

[@willsims2009]

I like those too! I plan on using these block chords. Very tasteful!!!

[@lastknowngood0]

Delightful upload. It reminded me of when I was a clubbing youngster in Birdland, The Metropole, Basin Street East and numerous clubs such as The Half Note, Vanguard, 5 Spot Jazz Gallery in NYNY. Yeah! Outstanding Video!

[@storkonhudson]

incredible beautiful ....

[@jazzmunky]

Wow, what a sound!

[@carverhighalumni]

The art ` of JazZ indeed. This is a "timeless" piece of work. #Beautiful

[@gustavopelli6029]

Masterpiece!

[@Rusty867]

Amazing. I love when he sounds like he didn't quite reach his altissimo. But then you realize his greatness. Tonguing is ridiculous.

[@FerCarranza2]

I can´t believe how George Coleman haven´t so few press!!!! This horn just sings!!!!

[@tenorman2764]

A great player !

[@DJAGOJazz]

Briliant !!!!

[@jeanross6301]

As good as it gets....got to my foolish heart. So much talent and love displayed. Jamal appreciated the circular breathing around 5:20. Much to adore here.

[@dewmikester1]

Totally awesome!!!

[@pepperwilliams4428]

Nice rendition! I hear hints of "Coltrane" in Coleman's playing!

[@daltonfreire6328]

I think Coltrane has hints of Coleman's playing... When Mike started playing, George was already performing. His mastering on overtones was an inspiration to many saxofonists, and the way he expanded phrases using circular breathing influenced many others, like Bobby Watson. He is great. The best one, I guess!

[@Goete]

Fantastic!!!

[@mumbleora]

Masterful!!

[@andyestrada229]

This is as good as it gets

[@ritapacitti9599]

Yes, I agree with you and the song is the best

[@WillySax]

grandioso, solo genios pocos pueden expresar la musica de esa forma.

[@dodiese09]

GREAT !!!!

[@stevemendoza1362]

Wonderful!

[@willsims2009]

Love it!!!!

[@deborahfraguito]

Lindo! Na medida certa para o meu insensato coração rsrsrrs Thanks!

[@adeduction]

Thanks tenorfreak - I too liked Coleman's solo a lot . The way he ended his solo was really creative, unexpected & original - at least for me. I really like to see the great jazz musicians that I listened to a lot when I was a teenager still alive, still playing great - some better than ever & aging like great great wine.

[@lapps22]

Beautiful music man 100%

[@AlfonsoGugliucci]

Fantastici! Great Post!

[@jazz1bro]

Incredible creativity!

[@kltan6198]

Killin'...

[@roadrocket7]

Tell you how good George Coleman is: Miles Davis picked him after Hank Mobley and John Coltrane had left. Listen to Miles In Europe. God, what TONE! 5 stars!!!!

[@Robertz61]

Un video che è una vera perla. Complimenti.

[@supermarito79]

Amazing

[@user-ly9zf6pc6q]

Beautiful post!!! Thank you for taking the time to do so...(bowing)

[@prestigethemanstore]

amazing