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Jonathan Coleman

Guitar, Marimba

Jon, who's been writing, arranging, performing and producing music since the 1970's, received a career high achievement when he was named Best Jazz Guitarist at the 2000 Los Angeles Music Awards for his work on Latitudes. His love affair with the guitar began in the sixth grade, and resulted in his taking classical guitar lessons for 15 years developing his signature finger-style technique. But musical creativity might actually be in his genes.
His dad, Charles, was a songwriter for Chappel Music, when he wrote songs for the original Broadway musical "Harlem Cavalcade" which featured a young Lena Horne and Harry Belafonte. Jon feels his strong sense of melody is rooted in the standards, show tunes and classical music that was always playing in his home while growing up.
Jon studied music and played in the early 70's while attending Cal Poly University, Pomona, adding marimba and vibraphone to his instrument repertoire, but it wasn't until the '80's that he played steadily with his group, Abrakadabra, in the South Bay area. They eventually became the house band at The Lighthouse, and played the jazz club circuit in Los Angeles to sold out crowds.
Forming a new smooth jazz trio in 2000 (Gold Coast) Jon co-produced an instrumental CD, Latitudes, that garnered extensive radio airplay throughout the world. A founding member of Abrakadabra, Jon looks forward to the reincarnation of this Group, known for its driving, propulsive rhythms and mesmerizing vocals.

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