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The Matt Cook Collective is releasing our first full-length album “Along Those Lines” on June 21st, 2017! The band will be touring throughout the Midwest to launch the record. 6/21 – Westport Coffeehouse – Kansas City, MO: 7-9p 6/22 – Five Bar and Tables – Lawrence, KS: 7-9p 6/22 – Eighth Street Taproom – Lawrence, KS: 10:30p-12m 6/23…
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My wife and I got to spend six days with the Platte County High School Band program on a trip to Orlando, Florida! The marching band, color guard, percussion ensemble, jazz band, and wind ensemble all received Superior “I” ratings in the Music USA Festivals. Thankful for the opportunity to work on such a great music…
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Excited to play with the trio a few local Kansas City wineries! Come enjoy a nice summer evening/afternoon with some jazz. Saturday, July 22nd – Fence Stile Winery – Excelsior Springs, MO Saturday, July 29th – Tipple Hill Winery – Easton, MO Hope you’re enjoying a beautiful summer! JG
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Using this summer to play with new musicians and reconnect with old friends and students. Check out “Joel Gordon and Jazz Friends” in the following performances: Saturday, May 27th @ Homer’s Coffee (Past Students) Saturday, June 10th @ Platte County Court House (Septet Swing) Each performance will have a different lineup! Long live the swing! JG…
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Great time recording with the Matt Cook Collective this month! An all around awesome experience at Westend Studios in Kansas City, KS. The MCC debut album is scheduled to release in Summer 2017. Pictured: Justin Mantooth (engineer), Matt Cook (saxes), Matt Clinkenbeard (guitar), Nate McDonald (drums), Nick Brown (bass), and Joel Gordon (reeds).
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