George Colligan
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About
Eclectic jazz artist and highly respected sideman, collaborating with Phil Woods, Buster Williams, and Al Foster.
Before fame
He was a student at the Peabody Institute where he majored in classical trumpet and music education.
Trivia
He had a successful educational career, teaching at The Juilliard School, the University of Manitoba, and Portland State University.
Family life
He married well-known jazz pianist Kerry Politzer.
Associated with
He counted many great artists as influences, including the legendary Herbie Hancock.
