A native of Long Beach , California, Cecilia Coleman
started on piano at age five and began jazz piano studies at age fifteen. During the early 1980's, she studied with vibraphonist Charlie Shoemake, arranger Tom Kubis and classical pianist Dr. Allan Giles.
Cecilia has led her own groups since 1990, when she formed a trio with bassist Eric Von Essen and Kendall Kay on drums. In 1993, she began working with her quintet. They recorded three CD's:Words of Wisdom,Young and Foolish and Home between 1990-1995 . Along with numerous local club and concert appearances, the quintet also performed at the Monterey and Telluride Jazz Festivals.
In 1998, Coleman moved to New York and has played with a variety of groups as a sideman, accompanist and leader.
In 2010, Cecilia became a big band leader of some significance and has recorded two CD's with the Cecilia Coleman Big Band. The 18 piece band continues to play concerts regularly in the NYC area and has been listed in the the Down Beat Critic's poll as a rising star in the big band category.
started on piano at age five and began jazz piano studies at age fifteen. During the early 1980's, she studied with vibraphonist Charlie Shoemake, arranger Tom Kubis and classical pianist Dr. Allan Giles.
Cecilia has led her own groups since 1990, when she formed a trio with bassist Eric Von Essen and Kendall Kay on drums. In 1993, she began working with her quintet. They recorded three CD's:Words of Wisdom,Young and Foolish and Home between 1990-1995 . Along with numerous local club and concert appearances, the quintet also performed at the Monterey and Telluride Jazz Festivals.
In 1998, Coleman moved to New York and has played with a variety of groups as a sideman, accompanist and leader.
In 2010, Cecilia became a big band leader of some significance and has recorded two CD's with the Cecilia Coleman Big Band. The 18 piece band continues to play concerts regularly in the NYC area and has been listed in the the Down Beat Critic's poll as a rising star in the big band category.
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