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Coleman

[kohl-muhn]

noun

  1. Cy Seymour Kaufman, 1929–2004, U.S. theatrical composer and jazz pianist.

  2. Ornette 1930–2015, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

  3. a male given name.



Coleman

/ ˈkəʊlmən /

noun

  1. Ornette (ɔːˈnɛt). born 1930, US avant-garde jazz alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist

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Don’t tell Fritz Coleman it’s no fun getting old.

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Coleman spent almost four decades as NBC4’s whimsical weatherman, a key player in what was arguably the most veteran broadcast news team in Los Angeles.

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“This show is about all the relatable stuff that people go through when they reach a certain age,” Coleman, 77, said recently inside the Monroe Forum auditorium where he performs.

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What started as a temporary job eventually turned into a full-time stint, and although he’s not on storm watch anymore, “Unassisted Living” is Coleman’s response to a different kind of storm.

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“You know you’re getting old when various parts of your body decide to make changes without notifying you ahead of time,” Coleman said.

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