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Composer and guitarist Carl Michel started playing music at a early age, initially inspired by rock and blues guitarists. After high school his interests shifted towards jazz, and after studying for a brief period at the West Bank School Of Music in Minneapolis, he eventually went to Berklee College of Music (1977-1979). In 1980, he moved to Austin, TX, with his brother, percussionist Robert "Booka" Michel, and—with Tina Marsh—became Co- founder of "The Creative Opportunity Orchestra," a large ensemble dedicated to performing new compositions. In 1985, he moved to Madison, WI, where he was actively involved with the Madison Music Collective

Album

Situation

By Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet

Label: Play On
Released: 2025
Track listing: 440; Sketchy; The Seeker; Suikinkutsu 3; Introduction To Aquarium; Aquarium; Situation; 221; Sea And Sky; Let's Go To The Park; Crepuscule With Nellie; Pines Of Rome; Miyako; Suikinkutsu 2.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Glenn Makos, Serge Chaloff, and Tord Gustavsen

by Jerome Wilson
March 18, 2026

This show features recent music by Glenn Makos and Gregory Groover Jr. along with older releases by Serge Chaloff and Tord Gustavsen. 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 Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet “After ...

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The Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, Frank Carlberg, and Sullivan Fortner

by Jerome Wilson
March 19, 2025

This show features recent music from the Alex Coke and Carl Michel Sextet, Sullivan Fortner, and Frank Carlberg plus older work from Devin Gray, Nucleus, and Joe Harriott. 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 Alex ...

Article: Album Review

Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet: Situation

Read "Situation" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
February 26, 2025

As might be envisioned from a sextet whose membership encompasses harp, vibraphone, flute and pedal steel guitar, the themes on saxophonist Alex Coke and guitarist Carl Michel's third album, Situation, are in large measure thoughtful and atmospheric. And while the music is charming and graceful, its ties to jazz are tenuous at best. ...

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Steve Coleman, Matthew Shipp and RIP Susan Alcorn

by Jerome Wilson
February 26, 2025

This show features a tribute to the late pedal steel master, Susan Alcorn. It also includes music from Matthew Shipp, Mehmet Ali Sanlikol, and Steve Coleman among others. 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 Itamar ...

Article: Album Review

Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet: Situation

Read "Situation" reviewed by Jerome Wilson

by Jerome Wilson
February 14, 2025

This is the third album by the Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet and, on it, they continue to refine their integration of jazz, country and classical styles into a more expansive and complex whole. Their use of vibraphone, pedal steel and harp, in addition to the more common instruments of guitar, saxophone and bass, gives ...

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Steve Smith, Don Paul, Mike Stern, John Surman & More

by Bob Osborne
February 6, 2025

In this eclectic mix there is a 40th anniversary retrospective of the work of ex-Journey drummer Steve Smith. In addition a then and now look at guitarist Mike Stern plus a remarkable album from poet Don Paul. This is interspersed with some new releases plus a new version of a 1969 recording by UK jazz legend ...

News: Recording

Alex Coke-Carl Michel Sextet Release 'Situation' on Play On Records

February 4, 2025

The Alex Coke-Carl Michel Sextet features Coke (woodwinds) and Michel (guitar) with Elaine Barber (concert harp), Bob Hoffnar (pedal steel guitar), James Suter (acoustic bass) and Carolyn Trowbridge (vibraphone). This distinctive six piece composer’s forum from Austin, Texas, breaks down barriers of musical genres, fearlessly exploring the possibilities involved in combining musicians from diverse musical backgrounds. ...