Manhattan Panorama

Manhattan Panorama is a live album led by saxophonist George Coleman recorded in 1985 at the Village Vanguard and released on the Theresa label.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Ron Wynn observed "Other than a good-natured but ultimately empty vocal, Coleman was routinely brilliant on every number during this live Village Vanguard set".

Track listing

All compositions by George Coleman except as indicated

1. "Mayor Koch" – 3:28
2. "New York Suite: I Love New York/Manhattan/How About You?/Harlem Nocturne/Autumn in New York/New York, New York" (Steve Karmen/Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart/Ralph Freed, Burton Lane/Earle Hagen, Dick Rogers/Vernon Duke/Fred Ebb, John Kander) – 19:12
3. "Subway Ride" – 6:09
4. "El Barrio" – 6:00
5. "New York Housing Blues" – 9:36
6. "Ray of Light" (Consuela Lee Morehead) – 15:04 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>

Personnel

• George Coleman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, vocals
• Harold Mabern – piano
• Jamil Nasser – bass
• Idris Muhammad – drums

References