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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Played backup for musician Chuck Magione
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Attended Duquesne University on a music scholarship, then transferred to William Paterson UniversityMySpace: Coleman Mellett Profile
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Received a master's degree in Jazz performance from the Manhattan School of MusicMySpace: Coleman Mellett Profile
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Released debut solo album Natural High in 2007CD Baby: Coleman Mellett: Natural High
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Died on February 12, 2009
