Coleman was born and raised in Memphis, TN, the award-winning saxophonist Coleman Wesley Garrett II, also known as “The Professor,” has played alto saxophone for over 28yrs. Influenced by the likes of Hank Crawford, Gerald Albright, Sonny Stitt, Bird, and Coltrane, his expressive, exuberant sound is like no other.
Having won 2nd place honors in the IBC Band category, Coleman composes, plays percussion and sings background as well and is the band leader for The Professor and the Eclectic.
You can catch Coleman playing with the house band on the weekends @ Wild Bills