Results for "Alex Coke"

Alex Coke

Born: November 13, 1953

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

Emergence

Label: Play On
Released: 2023
Track listing: After The Rain; Rolling...the wind picks up and the boats cast off for Troy;Bagatelle II; Mangled Tango;4 Mobile Structures Dedicated to Alexander Calder; Locust Grove; Again; Garden Of Eden; Wait/Not Wait; CME; Presence; POP!

Michael Blake, Ben Wendel, Bjork and Others

by Jerome Wilson
August 9, 2023

This eclectic show has music from saxophonists Michael Blake and Jeff Coffin, vocalists Hailey Brinnel and Bjork(!), and much more. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Wally Cirillo “Smog L.A." from Explorations (Fresh Sound) 1:04 ...

Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet: Emergence

by Jack Bowers
August 8, 2023

Emergence, the latest album by the Texas-based Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, is by and large chamber jazz, veering often into the realms of avant-garde and free improvisation. The standard of musicianship is high, the urge to listen a second time rather less so--an opinion that must be qualified by the admission that it expresses ...

New Releases Including Paul Dunmall Plus A Tribute To Peter Brötzmann

by Bob Osborne
July 27, 2023

On this show we feature new album releases from Paul Dunmall, Dan Pitt, Patrick Golden with Jim Clouse & Adam Lane, Alex Coke & Carl Michel, Doug McDonald, Altin Sencalar, David Helbock, Jason Kao Hwang, Aki Rissanen, and, Tyshawn Sorey. In addition, we mark the passing of Peter Brötzmann with three selections from his extensive music ...

Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet: Emergence

by Jerome Wilson
June 26, 2023

The Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet expand their sound on this album, the follow-up to their debut, The Emissary, (Play On, 2022). Their unique instrumental blend of reeds, guitar, pedal steel, vibes, harp, and bass retains its ethereal charm while also pushing forward into fresh musical territory. “Bagatelle II," by Ukrainian composer, Valentin ...

Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet

Active since: 2021

Leading an ensemble whose members individually excel in several musical genres and, collectively, create a unique and memorable soundprint, 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.

CME

April 19, 2023

Album: Emergence
Label: Play On
Released: 2023
Duration: 4:13

Ethan Philion, Doug Wamble and More

by Jerome Wilson
March 15, 2023

This is a very eclectic show that includes tributes to Charles Mingus and Johnny Hodges by Ethan Philion and Owen Broder respectively as well as topical blues from Doug Wamble and South African jazz from Nduduzo Makhathini plus much more. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete ...

Alex Coke, Jeanne Lee, Steve Slagle and Others

by Jerome Wilson
July 27, 2022

This is a largely quieter and more contemplative show featuring a variety of artists such as Alex Coke, Bill Evans, Steve Slagle and Jeanne Lee. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Steve Slagle “The Heart ...