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ALEX COKE & CARL MICHEL SEXTET

CD RELEASE CONCERT

Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. | Draylen Mason Music Studio

Saxophonist-flutist Coke and guitarist Michel bring together a group that includes Austin Symphony principal harpist Elaine Barber, pedal steel player Bob Hoffnar (Liminal Sound Series), double bassist James Suter, and percussionist Carolyn Trowbridge on vibes for a performance featuring selections from their new CD. entitled "The Emissary", inspired by artist Christopher Hynes, whose painting of the same name illustrates the CD cover.

With origins in jazz, classical, folk, extended technique, and improvisation, this unique ensemble will feature compositions by Paul Motian, Hildegard von Bingen, Huddie Leadbetter, Alex Coke & Carl Michel. The evening promises to be a stellar experience of music.

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Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, October 20
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA
• Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alex-coke-carl-michel-sextet-at-the-draylen-mason-studiokmfa-tickets-179274383507

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• Cost: $20.00-$35.00
• Phone: 5125274739

Presenter Details

• Name: Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet

Alex Coke, born in Dallas, Texas, an original member of the Creative Opportunity Orchestra, has performed with Tina Marsh in various formations for 22 years. For ten years he played and recorded with the internationally renowned Dutch jazz group, the Willem Breuker Kollektief. His various bands have included New Visions, the Live Action Brass Band, the Leadbelly Legacy Band, The Alex Coke/Paul Bollenback Duo, Jamad, and his post-bop quintet, The Worthy Constituents, a collaboration with longtime partner, pianist Rich Harney with Martin Banks on trumpet. He has worked with Gerald Wilson, Charles Tolliver, James Polk, Jay Rozen, the Paradise Regained Orchestra and the Trio Henk de Jonge. He can also be heard with the John Jordan Trio, the Mysterious Quartet From Helsinki featuring Chris Duarte, and Rob Verdurmen's Double Drummer Bill.

Carl Michel started playing music at an early age, beginning with cornet in school band.  In high school, I switched to guitar and was inspired by many rock and blues guitarists.  Later, his interests shifted towards jazz and he eventually went to Berklee College of Music (1977-1979).  In 1980, I moved to Austin, TX and became a co-founder of “The Creative Opportunity Orchestra”, a large ensemble dedicated to performing new compositions, with vocalist Tina Marsh.  In 1983, he moved to Madison, WI, where he was actively involved with the Madison Music Collective.  Carl has received two Emmy awards for Music Composition/Arrangement from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences-Lower Great Lakes Chapter, one in 2004 and one in 2008, for his work on the documentary “Dark & Shadow, The Mystery of Beverly Potts” and the series “Doris O’Donnell’s Cleveland.” In 1990, The Carl Michel Trio recording, “Food Of Love,” was selected as Editor’s Choice: New Releases, by Cadence Magazine. He currently lives in Austin, TX

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