Steve Coleman is a prominent figure in the world of jazz, known for his innovative approach to composition and performance. As a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, Coleman has been a driving force behind the M-Base movement—a collective of like-minded musicians who explore a concept they describe as "macro-basic array of structured extemporaneous thought." This movement seeks to create music that is both complex
... MoreSteve Coleman is a prominent figure in the world of jazz, known for his innovative approach to composition and performance. As a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, Coleman has been a driving force behind the M-Base movement—a collective of like-minded musicians who explore a concept they describe as "macro-basic array of structured extemporaneous thought." This movement seeks to create music that is both complex and expressive, drawing on a range of influences from African and Diasporic traditions to contemporary and avant-garde jazz.
Less