TODD COOLMAN

Two-time Grammy award-winning bassist Todd Coolman is among the more in-demand musicians on the New York music scene today. As a leader, he has released three acclaimed recordings: Tomorrows, Lexicon, and Perfect Strangers, and has authored two books: The Bass Tradition and The Bottom Line. Since moving to New York in 1978, he has performed and recorded with a virtual “who’s who” of jazz masters including Horace Silver, Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz, Benny Golson, Art Farmer, Tommy Flanagan, Ahmad Jamal, Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and numerous others. Coolman enjoyed a 25-year stint, touring and recording with the James Moody Quartet. Currently, he continues to perform with an impressive array of artists including trumpeter Jon Faddis and pianist Renee Rosnes. In addition to his busy performing schedule, Todd Coolman is a Professor of Music in the Jazz Studies Program in the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College read more...