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

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 |Autumn in New York]/Theme from New [York, New York|New York, New York]" – 19:12
"Subway Ride" – 6:09
"El Barrio" – 6:00
"New York Housing Blues" – 9:36
"Ray of Light" – 15:04 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel

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