"Jazz is often considered a conversation, or dialogue, between performers. Solo recordings are more like singular statements. I have attempted to tell stories from my life, especially of the last two years, and in the process have collected a series of my own statements. Sartre said, 'All that we are is the result of what we have thought.' In this light, the statements in this album must be me."   from the liner notes in Statements from Black Hat Records.

     Statements is a solo album, in the lines of Julius Hemphill's Blue Boye, Joe McPhee's Tenor & Fallen Angels and Anthony Braxton's For Alto. Michael plays all parts and instruments, including some bassoon and percussion. You can hear all 12 tracks by visiting Black Hat Records or the Statements audio page. The latest reviews call Statements "very intriguing" and "great music".

     One version of Statements, is a numbered limited edition enhanced CD for PC and Mac. The enhancement contains an interview, art and poetry by Michael and other artists, information on the instruments used, the stories behind the songs and more. The numbered limitied edition enhanced version is available from The Jazz Loft, Amazon, and Black Hat Records.

     Statements is available with three different covers and poems all by different artists. You can download them from the Black Hat Records website, under the "Free Extras" section. Just print them out on your printer to replace the cover and traycard that comes with your MP3.com version of Statements.

     You can hear Michael Cooke's Quartet's album, Searching, from Black Hat Records, is available at the Jazz Loft. This eclectic album has songs influenced by Latin, Indian, Asian and Classical music. A gutsy and risk taking performance, Searching is a musical adventure for the Jazz enthusiast.

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"Head Bobbin'" genre: General Jazz
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	Soprano and tenor saxophone, and bass clarinet
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"35 Cents" genre: General Jazz
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	Solo bass clarinet
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"Cogitation" genre: General Jazz
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	Alto saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, and singing bowl
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