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Carl Michel

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After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Carl Michel became a co-founder of the Creative Opportunity Orchestra, with the innovative lead vocalist Tina Marsh. He has released several Projects under Play On Records including “Food Of Love,” ”The Carl Michel Group,” “The Carl Michel Group (+)” and “Music In Motian: (The Compositions Of Paul Motian)”. Carl has received two Emmy awards in Music Composition and Arrangement based on his work from a 16-part documentary series about 1930s-2000s pioneering female journalist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Doris O’Donnell Beaufait titled , “Doris O’Donnell’s Cleveland.” His music is featured on film soundtracks “The Fourteenth Victim - Eliot Ness & The Torso Murders,” and “Dusk & Shadow - The Mystery Of Beverly Potts.” Albums by The Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, featuring Alex Coke (woodwinds), Elaine Barber (concert harp), Bob Hoffnar (pedal steel guitar), James Suter (acoustic bass) & Carolyn Trowbridge (vibes) are “The Emissary” (2021) and “EMERGENCE” (2022). Their latest release is “Situation” (2025). http://www.carlmichel.com.