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- Jazz guitarist and guitar teacherNJ.com: Guitarist Mellett loves its versatility (May 15, 2008)
- Originally from the Washington, D.C. areaMySpace: Coleman Mellett Profile
- Spouse: Jeanie BrysonNJ.com: Guitarist Mellett loves its versatility (May 15, 2008)
- Played backup for musician Chuck Magione
- Attended Duquesne University on a music scholarship, then transferred to William Paterson UniversityMySpace: Coleman Mellett Profile
- Received a master's degree in Jazz performance from the Manhattan School of MusicMySpace: Coleman Mellett Profile
- Joined Chuck Mangione's band in 1999MySpace: Coleman Mellett Profile
- Released debut solo album Natural High in 2007CD Baby: Coleman Mellett: Natural High
- Died on February 12, 2009
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On February 13, 2009, musician Chuck Mangione's publicist confirmed that Mangione's guitarist, Coleman Mellett had been killed in a plane crash near Buffalo, New York the previous day. Mellet and fellow band member Gerry Niewood were aboard Continental Flight 3407, which crashed into a Buffalo house on the evening of February 12, 2009.Buffalo News: Publicist: 2 Mangione musicians die in plane crash (February 13, 2009)
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Coleman Mellett Questions
What was the cause of the Continental Flight 3407 crash that killed Coleman Mellett and 49 others? 1 AnswerThe investigation continues and nothing is being ruled out, but the conditions sure sound like icing on the wings could have been the cause. When I lived in Ind... read more
Do you think John Coleman should have been suspended for waving to President Obama? 1 AnswerI think it was stupid that he was suspended for nodding and waving to President Obama (the way I see it he was acknowledging the President of the United States... read more