Born: November 13, 1953 Primary Instrument: Reeds
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.
Jazz Cosmopolitanism In Accra Steven
Feld 2012
Not A Word Glenn Fukunaga, 2011
Dusk is Drawn Jenifer Thyssen & Darrel Mayers, 2011
D White Denim, 2011
Last Day Of Summer White Denim, 2010
Sugar & Spice Symphony of Soul, 2010
Je Te Connais Silvie Rider, 2010
Tether My Exotic Other, 2010
845 Morning Offering First Presbyterian Church,2009
Jazz To the People Jeff Lofton Quartet, 2009
JAMAD James Polk, Alex Coke, Martin Banks, A.D.Mannion , Twink Records, 2009 (Reissue 1990 cassette)
In The Lateness Of The World, Carolyn Forche, ´ Alex Coke, Shawn SandersTexas Nafas, 2009
Mystery Note Austin Jazz Workshop, AusJazzMusic, 2009
Its Possible Alex Coke, Tina Marsh, Steve Feld VoxLox308, 2008
Topographies of the Dark Nii Noi Nortey, Nii Otoo Annan, Steven Feld, Alex Coke, Jefferson Voorhees VoxLox108, 2008
Bufo Variations Nii Otoo Annan, Steven Feld VoxLox408, 2008
Jumpin' From The Tree David Rothgeb, 2008
Where Love Begins Rich Harney, Aardvark Ar-72010, 2007
Shimmering Sangeet Millennium Ensemble, Sangeet Millennium, 2007
Forty Days Oliver Rajamani, 2007
Migration Tina Marsh/ Creative Opportunity Orchestra, 2007
Der Wald E.C.F.A, Pull the String Records, 2007
Voxtrot Voxtrot, PlaylouderR21CD, (Single: Blood Red Blood), 2007
A Child's Christmas In Wales Alex Coke, Suzi Stern, Rich Harney, Aardvark AR72008, 2006
Willem Breuker Kollektief At Ruta Maya Cafe Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST0506, 2006
Smokin' on the B3, Robert Sanders ORGANization, 2006
Piety And Desire Neil Blumofe, Horeb026-613-2, 2006
The Compositions Of Eric Dolphy Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST1005, 2006
Bubba's Waltz The Austin Klezmorim, 2006
Big BossTenor AustinJazz Workshop, AusJazzMusic, 2005
Iraqnophobia/Wake Up Dead Man Alex Coke, VoxLox105, 2005
Die Mitte E.C.F.A.Trio, Lemke Lente Records, 2005
Die Faden E.C.F.A.Trio, Pecan Crazy RecordsPC24, 2004
HipPop Greezy Wheels, Tana Records, 2004
Moses Muses Neil Blumofe, Horeb026-613-1, 2004
Soundtrack For Wandering Minds Hutch,(independant), 2004
Apple Howling Mundi, 2004
Lines of Darkness,Lines of Light Michael Shay, 2004
Firefly Mathew Joseph (independant), 2004
S.O.S. Drummer's Double Bill, BVHAAST 0703, 2003
Blut auf der Veilchen E.C.F.A. (independant), 2003
Soul Prayers Rich Harney, Alex Coke, Aardvark7, 2003
With Strings Attached Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 0203, 2002
New Texas Swing Alex Coke, Tina Marsh, CreopMuse 010, 2002
Through The Years The Worthy Constituents, CreopMuse09, 2001
Circle Of Light Tina Marsh, CreopMuse08, 2000
Thirst! Willem Breuker Kollektief & Denise Jannah, BVHAAST 0300,2000
Celebrating 25 Years On The Road Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9914/15, 1999
Horn to Horn Live Action Brass Band, Postout 1999B (reissue 1991 cassette), 1999
Out On The Western Plains Leadbelly Legacy Band, Postout 1999A(reissue 1989 cassette), 1999
Hunger! Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9916, 1999
PAKKEPAPEN Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST9807, 1998
Psalm 122 Willem Breuker Kollektief/BVHAAST 9803, 1998
Kurt Weill Willem Breuker Kollektief/BVHAAST 9808, 1998
Bongo Nights J.R.Ryan, Ace Le Bop Records, 1998
Music For His Films 1967/1994 Willem Breuker, Johan Van Der Keuken, BVHAAST 9709-9710, 1997
The Parrot Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9601, 1996
Navegando de la Habana a Rio Estrella Acosta, Luizao Paiva, eStar Records131,1996
Aren't We the Lucky Ones Countenance, Heart Music (reissue 1990 cassette),1995
J.R.'s Big Hits J.R.Ryan, Ace Le Bop records, 1995
Van Het Jaar Van De Ensembles- Compilation Polygram 454 058-2, 1995
Willem Breuker Kollektief Meets DJazzex, Joy of Dance Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9513, 1995
Nedley Elstock's Paradise Lost and Regained Suite Paradise Regained Orchestra, BVHAAST CD 9511 DDD, 1995
Sensamaya Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST CD 9509, 1995
Overtime/Uberstunden Willem Breuker Kollektief, NM Classics 92042, 1994
The Heaven Line Tina Marsh, Creative Opportunity Orchestra , CreOpMuse 002,1994
Etched in Swing MaryAnn Price, Watermelon CD1014, 1994
Deze Kant Op Dames Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST CD 9301, 1993
J.C.'s Blues J.R.Ryan, Ace Le Bop, cassette
Transformation Vol. 1 and 2 Creative Opportunity Orchestra, CreOP Muse cassette tape, 1991
KLBJ Local Licks Live Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra, Track 17-"Tired Skin", 1991
Shalom Y'all Austin Klezmorim, BAMusic, cassette, 1991
Jumping Shark Trio Henk de Jonge, BVHAAST CD9103,1991
Parade Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST CD 9101, 1991
TexKlez Austin Klezmorim, BAMusic, cassette, 1990
RadioActive Creative Opportunity Orchestra, Daagnim Records18, cassette, 1990
West Dallas Suite Stone Savage Band, Stella-001CD
Labor Of Love Maryann Todd- Thompson, cassette
Benediction Creative Opportunity Orchestra, Daagnim Records16, LP,1988
The Worthy Constituents Alex Coke, Rich Harney, A.D.Mannion (independant)cassette, 1990
Live at the Continental Club With Butch Hancock, Profile Records 1412, 1985
Wild Cards Moonlyte Records
Witness Dennis Gonzalez & The Metaphysical Year Ensemble, Daagnim Records,1983
New Visions Alex Coke, re Records001, 1982
Not A Word Glenn Fukunaga, 2011
Dusk is Drawn Jenifer Thyssen & Darrel Mayers, 2011
D White Denim, 2011
Last Day Of Summer White Denim, 2010
Sugar & Spice Symphony of Soul, 2010
Je Te Connais Silvie Rider, 2010
Tether My Exotic Other, 2010
845 Morning Offering First Presbyterian Church,2009
Jazz To the People Jeff Lofton Quartet, 2009
JAMAD James Polk, Alex Coke, Martin Banks, A.D.Mannion , Twink Records, 2009 (Reissue 1990 cassette)
In The Lateness Of The World, Carolyn Forche, ´ Alex Coke, Shawn SandersTexas Nafas, 2009
Mystery Note Austin Jazz Workshop, AusJazzMusic, 2009
Its Possible Alex Coke, Tina Marsh, Steve Feld VoxLox308, 2008
Topographies of the Dark Nii Noi Nortey, Nii Otoo Annan, Steven Feld, Alex Coke, Jefferson Voorhees VoxLox108, 2008
Bufo Variations Nii Otoo Annan, Steven Feld VoxLox408, 2008
Jumpin' From The Tree David Rothgeb, 2008
Where Love Begins Rich Harney, Aardvark Ar-72010, 2007
Shimmering Sangeet Millennium Ensemble, Sangeet Millennium, 2007
Forty Days Oliver Rajamani, 2007
Migration Tina Marsh/ Creative Opportunity Orchestra, 2007
Der Wald E.C.F.A, Pull the String Records, 2007
Voxtrot Voxtrot, PlaylouderR21CD, (Single: Blood Red Blood), 2007
A Child's Christmas In Wales Alex Coke, Suzi Stern, Rich Harney, Aardvark AR72008, 2006
Willem Breuker Kollektief At Ruta Maya Cafe Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST0506, 2006
Smokin' on the B3, Robert Sanders ORGANization, 2006
Piety And Desire Neil Blumofe, Horeb026-613-2, 2006
The Compositions Of Eric Dolphy Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST1005, 2006
Bubba's Waltz The Austin Klezmorim, 2006
Big BossTenor AustinJazz Workshop, AusJazzMusic, 2005
Iraqnophobia/Wake Up Dead Man Alex Coke, VoxLox105, 2005
Die Mitte E.C.F.A.Trio, Lemke Lente Records, 2005
Die Faden E.C.F.A.Trio, Pecan Crazy RecordsPC24, 2004
HipPop Greezy Wheels, Tana Records, 2004
Moses Muses Neil Blumofe, Horeb026-613-1, 2004
Soundtrack For Wandering Minds Hutch,(independant), 2004
Apple Howling Mundi, 2004
Lines of Darkness,Lines of Light Michael Shay, 2004
Firefly Mathew Joseph (independant), 2004
S.O.S. Drummer's Double Bill, BVHAAST 0703, 2003
Blut auf der Veilchen E.C.F.A. (independant), 2003
Soul Prayers Rich Harney, Alex Coke, Aardvark7, 2003
With Strings Attached Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 0203, 2002
New Texas Swing Alex Coke, Tina Marsh, CreopMuse 010, 2002
Through The Years The Worthy Constituents, CreopMuse09, 2001
Circle Of Light Tina Marsh, CreopMuse08, 2000
Thirst! Willem Breuker Kollektief & Denise Jannah, BVHAAST 0300,2000
Celebrating 25 Years On The Road Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9914/15, 1999
Horn to Horn Live Action Brass Band, Postout 1999B (reissue 1991 cassette), 1999
Out On The Western Plains Leadbelly Legacy Band, Postout 1999A(reissue 1989 cassette), 1999
Hunger! Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9916, 1999
PAKKEPAPEN Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST9807, 1998
Psalm 122 Willem Breuker Kollektief/BVHAAST 9803, 1998
Kurt Weill Willem Breuker Kollektief/BVHAAST 9808, 1998
Bongo Nights J.R.Ryan, Ace Le Bop Records, 1998
Music For His Films 1967/1994 Willem Breuker, Johan Van Der Keuken, BVHAAST 9709-9710, 1997
The Parrot Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9601, 1996
Navegando de la Habana a Rio Estrella Acosta, Luizao Paiva, eStar Records131,1996
Aren't We the Lucky Ones Countenance, Heart Music (reissue 1990 cassette),1995
J.R.'s Big Hits J.R.Ryan, Ace Le Bop records, 1995
Van Het Jaar Van De Ensembles- Compilation Polygram 454 058-2, 1995
Willem Breuker Kollektief Meets DJazzex, Joy of Dance Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST 9513, 1995
Nedley Elstock's Paradise Lost and Regained Suite Paradise Regained Orchestra, BVHAAST CD 9511 DDD, 1995
Sensamaya Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST CD 9509, 1995
Overtime/Uberstunden Willem Breuker Kollektief, NM Classics 92042, 1994
The Heaven Line Tina Marsh, Creative Opportunity Orchestra , CreOpMuse 002,1994
Etched in Swing MaryAnn Price, Watermelon CD1014, 1994
Deze Kant Op Dames Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST CD 9301, 1993
J.C.'s Blues J.R.Ryan, Ace Le Bop, cassette
Transformation Vol. 1 and 2 Creative Opportunity Orchestra, CreOP Muse cassette tape, 1991
KLBJ Local Licks Live Alejandro Escovedo Orchestra, Track 17-"Tired Skin", 1991
Shalom Y'all Austin Klezmorim, BAMusic, cassette, 1991
Jumping Shark Trio Henk de Jonge, BVHAAST CD9103,1991
Parade Willem Breuker Kollektief, BVHAAST CD 9101, 1991
TexKlez Austin Klezmorim, BAMusic, cassette, 1990
RadioActive Creative Opportunity Orchestra, Daagnim Records18, cassette, 1990
West Dallas Suite Stone Savage Band, Stella-001CD
Labor Of Love Maryann Todd- Thompson, cassette
Benediction Creative Opportunity Orchestra, Daagnim Records16, LP,1988
The Worthy Constituents Alex Coke, Rich Harney, A.D.Mannion (independant)cassette, 1990
Live at the Continental Club With Butch Hancock, Profile Records 1412, 1985
Wild Cards Moonlyte Records
Witness Dennis Gonzalez & The Metaphysical Year Ensemble, Daagnim Records,1983
New Visions Alex Coke, re Records001, 1982
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Primary Instrument:
Reeds
Location:
Austin, TX
Willing to teach:
Intermediate to advanced students
Credentials/Background:
By Appt.
Eva Kingma Bass and Alto Flutes
Yamaha piccolo
Muramatsu flute
Chris Abell wooden headjoint
Selmer Tenor/Soprano
