Manhattan Panorama
# Manhattan Panorama

Manhattan Panorama is a live album led by saxophonist George Coleman recorded in 1985 at the Village Vanguard and released on the Theresa label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

In his review for AllMusic, Ron Wynn observed "Other than a good-natured but ultimately empty vocal, Coleman was routinely brilliant on every number during this live Village Vanguard set".

## Track listing

All compositions by George Coleman except as indicated

* "Mayor Koch" – 3:28
* "New York Suite: I Love New York/Manhattan/How About You?/Harlem Nocturne/Autumn in New York/New York, New York" (Steve Karmen/Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart/Ralph Freed, Burton Lane/Earle Hagen, Dick Rogers/Vernon Duke/Fred Ebb, John Kander) – 19:12
* "Subway Ride" – 6:09
* "El Barrio" – 6:00
* "New York Housing Blues" – 9:36
* "Ray of Light" (Consuela Lee Morehead) – 15:04 Bonus track on CD reissue

## Personnel

* George Coleman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, vocals
* Harold Mabern – piano
* Jamil Nasser – bass
* Idris Muhammad – drums
