2017 was a great year for music–thank you to everyone for your support and helping spread the blessing of fine arts! Here is a list of some highlights from the past year:
-Recorded and released the Matt Cook Collective debut album: “Along Those Lines”
-Played saxophone in six different states…and four times in little Platte City, where I live.
-Recorded three major classical works with JZC and performed at three Universities.
-Tres was accepted to the Navy Saxophone Symposium to perform in Washington D.C..
– Joel Gordon’s Happy Habitat got off the ground with its first public show.
– First private student made the Missouri All-State Band. First private student make the honor list for Missouri All-State Jazz Band.
-Saw Branford Marsalis Quartet, John Raymond Reel Feels, King’s Kaleidoscope, and the Count Basie Orchestra perform live (all sitting next to my beautiful wife, Megan).
Looking forward to the adventure that 2018 brings! Come back soon for updates on 2018 gigs. Merry Christmas to all and happy new year wishes! JG
