Researched musician profile
About George Colligan
Colligan’s official biography identifies him as a pianist, composer, bandleader, educator, and multi-instrumentalist who also performs on organ, drums, trumpet, and keyboards. After fifteen years in New York, he moved to Portland and became a professor at Portland State University.[1]
The biography separates Colligan’s extensive work as an accompanist from his own projects, documenting more than 130 sideman appearances and thirty-six albums as a leader. His Portland practice combines university teaching, local ensembles, touring, and projects under his own name.[1]
King’s Dream, released by Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble in 2022, features Portland State faculty and alumni and is identified as his thirty-sixth leader album. Colligan’s official site also provides a broad discography, videos, and canonical streaming links, while his Bandcamp hosts the 2020 release Humanity.[1][2][3]
Portland State University
Colligan’s official biography connects his Portland residence with a full professorship and projects involving faculty and alumni.[1]
Thirty-six leader albums
His biography distinguishes a substantial catalog under his own name from more than 130 sideman appearances.[1]
King’s Dream
The 2022 PJCE Records release centers Portland State musicians in Colligan’s leader catalog.[1][2]