Omar Coleman – Born & Raised

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Omar Coleman – Born & Raised
Delmark DE 840
Compact Disc (2015)

The music of Omar Coleman, like Chicago itself, contains multitudes. Rooted in the blues, spiked with R&B urgency, and resonant with deep-soul passion, it both moves the heart and galvanizes the feet –“grown folks’ music,” as they say, but abrim with the enthusiasm, fire, and dedication of a young man making his mark on the world. The stories his songs tell are drawn from real life, rich with affirming humanity. Fourteen original songs, most either written or co-written by Omar, include “I Was A Fool” and “Wishing Well” with guest Mile Wheeler, “Man Like Me” and “You’ve Got A Hold On Me” with guest Toronzo Cannon, “Tell Me What You Want” and “Slow Down Baby” with guest Dave Herrero, “One Request”, “Sit Down Baby” and “Very Lucky Man”.