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Musical work
tenor saxophonist; flutist; educator. Instruments recorded in the collection: tenor saxophone; flute. Genres: jazz; post-bop; fusion.
Evidence and identity
Independent label, artist and regional roster sources agree on the Caliman identity and Idabel connection.
Harlem Renaissance and Jazz in Oklahoma: Educator Resource Guide
Oklahoma hometown labels and instruments for Oklahoma jazz figures; names including Abe Bolar, Samuel Bell, Henry Bridges, Hadley Coleman, and Dempsey Wright
Hadley Caliman
Hadley Caliman identity, Idabel birth, tenor saxophone role, career dates
Hadley Caliman biography
Hadley Caliman instrumental roles and career
Oklahoma Blues Hall list
Hadley Caliman Oklahoma place and instruments