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Dr. Keller Coker is a distinguished jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger, and currently serves as a Professor at The New School's College of Performing Arts. Previously, he held a Full Professorship with tenure at Western Oregon University. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Historical Performance and degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, alongside Ph.D. coursework in Historical Musicology.
His career highlights include founding the American Metropole Orchestra, serving as Executive Director of the Smith Fine Arts Series, and arranging music for renowned artists like Kurt Elling and Allen Toussaint. He has produced works for artists such as Aiofe O’Donovan and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Dr. Coker’s teaching spans an array of disciplines, including jazz composition, early music ensemble, brass seminar, ethnomusicology, and world music.
His courses at The New School include VP Rhythm Section, Historically Informed Musician, and New School Studio Orchestra, reflecting his commitment to bridging classical training with contemporary practice. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to jazz education and performance are notable.
Dr. Coker’s advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his extensive teaching portfolio and industry collaborations underscore his interdisciplinary approach. He is affiliated with The New School’s jazz programs and has pioneered innovative curricula in historical performance and improvisation.
