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Ornette Coleman

Photo: Geert Vandepoele, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Musician

Ornette Coleman

American jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer (1930 to 2015)

Ornette Coleman was born on March 9, 1930 and died on June 11, 2015, aged 85.

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Born
March 9, 1930, Fort Worth
Died
June 11, 2015
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Country
United States
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (ornettecoleman.com) · Wikipedia

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Ornette’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Ornette Coleman was born on a Sunday.
  • Ornette Coleman would have turned 96 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: September 9. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
  • Ornette Coleman belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Steve McQueenActor · March 24, 1930Joanne WoodwardActor · February 27, 1930Silvana ManganoActor · April 23, 1930Robert WagnerActor · February 10, 1930Stephen SondheimMusician · March 22, 1930María Elena WalshMusician · February 1, 1930

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Frequently asked questions

When was Ornette Coleman born?

Ornette Coleman was born on March 9, 1930 and died on June 11, 2015, aged 85.

What is Ornette Coleman’s zodiac sign?

Pisces, born March 9.

Does Ornette Coleman have an official website?

Yes: ornettecoleman.com.