Update Oct. 5, 2021
"Today is the last day of the rest of 2020.
Enjoy it"
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"Yesterday is history,
Tomorrow is a mystery,
And today? today is a gift,
That's why we call it the present."
Babatunde Olatunji (I think)
Elaine Barber and I have a special project, recording some of our favorite songs for a musical advent calendar.
Information can be found here:
https://elainebarber.com/advent-calendar-2020
CDs are now unavailable through
CD Baby
http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/YWxleCBjb2tl/0there may be a few left.
Cadence North Country still has some, (Many Willem Breuker and other European CDS are listed here too)
http://db.cadencebuilding.com/searchresults/?description=ALEX%20COKE&offset_count=0
and of course at the performances WHENEVER THOSE RESUME
...in the meantime I will load a few links to some of the archived things I've been doing
Driveway Concert #27Driveway Concert #27
Here is stream of the set we for the Austin Jazz Society's Project Saftey Net.
Dear Newsgroup Members,
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We have switched to IO newsgroups as a new way to send updates to you,Ê
as YahooÊhas discontined their Groups feature.Ê
Meanwhile, adding the addresses alexcoke@xs4all.nl
and alexcokemusic@sbcglobal.net to your address books
should keep you in the loop with our news.
Thanks to everyone who comes out to the gigs,Ê
buys recordings, enjoys the music, andÊ
comments via email and Twitter.
We appreciate your supportÊ
and hope to see you soon!
UPCOMING GIGS:
Thursday, October 7, 2021
5:30-8pm
Central MarketÊ NorthÊ
4001 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756
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Pianist Peggy SternÊ
brings along a few friends to the
Central Market patio for a swingingÊ
early evening of music.
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Featuring
Peggy Stern piano
Alex Coke saxophones and flutes
Glenn Schuetz acoustic bass
Masumi Jones drums
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Sunday, October 12th, 2021
8:45am
First Presbyterian ChurchÊ
8001 Mesa Drive
Austin, TxÊ 78731
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Indoor/Livestream Worship
Ê Ê ¥Ê Ê Masks required.
LIVESTREAM fromÊ
https://www.fpcaustin.org/streamÊ
Archived at
Êhttps://vimeo.com/fpcaustinÊ
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Wednesday October 20, 2021
7:30pm
KMFA's Draylen Mason Studio
41 NAVASOTA
AUSTINÊ TXÊ
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alex-coke-carl-michel-sextet-at-the-draylen-mason-studiokmfa-tickets-17927438350
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Guitarist Carl Michel and I have recorded a 6tet featuring:
Alex Coke/flute, bass flute, tenor saxophone
Carl Michel/guitar
Elaine Barber/harp
Bob Hoffnar/pedal steel
James Suter/bass
Carolyn Trowbridge/vibraphone
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ThereÕs an eclectic mix of compositions that include pieces by Paul Motian, Huddie Ledbetter, St. Hildegard, Carl and myself.
We're looking forward to the upcoming concert at KMFA's Draylen Mason Studio
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We will have an open, general admission seating plan to allow for social distancing. Masks are required and all ages are welcome.Ê
Presales are encouraged as seats are limited.
Tickets are $20 or $35 with a CD.Ê
For more info and a video visit:
https://www.carlmichel.com/home/alex-coke-carl-michel-sextet/
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