Photo: Martin SoulStealer from London, England / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What fascinates me about Jaz Coleman is the sheer breadth of his musical identity. Most artists pick a lane, but he fronted Killing Joke with that raw, snarling post-punk intensity while simultaneously writing orchestral and soundtrack works refined enough to earn him a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. That kind of duality is rare and hard-won. I read it not as restlessness but as genuine artistic curiosity refusing to be boxed in. To me, Coleman is proof that punk attitude and classical discipline aren't opposites, and I admire anyone bold enough to live in both worlds at once without apologizing for either.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jaz Coleman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャズ・コールマン
- Reading
- じゃず・こーるまん
- Born
- February 26, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / singer-songwriter / record producer / conductor / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.killingjoke.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaz%20Coleman
Frequently asked questions
When was Jaz Coleman born?
Born February 26, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Jaz Coleman from?
Jaz Coleman is from Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
What does Jaz Coleman do?
Jaz Coleman works as composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, conductor, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.