Cole?s solo career began in earnest after his first solo album, 1998?s "Stay Awhile", turned out to be a smooth jazz sensation, featuring a pair of #1 NAC smashes, "When I Think Of You" and "Say It Again," as well as the top 5 hit, "Where The Night Begins." The success of this debut album culminated at the 2000 Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards where Steve was the recipient of the Prism Award for Best New Artist. Cole followed the record?s success by performing and recording frequently, both as band leader and featured guest, with such artists as Boz Scaggs, Junior Wells, Brian Culbertson, Waymon Tisdale, KMFDM, Rick Braun, Peter White, Larry Carlton, and Jeff Lorber.
Steve Cole?s newest album, "TRUE" is his fifth major label release. With plenty of funk, R&B, soul, and jazz influences, Cole effortlessly bridges the gap between instrumental virtuosity, seamless ensemble playing, and a high-caliber creative chemistry that runs the stylistic gamut in what?s regarded as his finest album yet.
Steve and the Sax Pack came to Kansas City and put on an amazing show last night! If you have a chance to see them, don't miss it
Dec 29 2007, 10:49 PM
He is incredible!
Oct 27 2007, 02:00 PM
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Steve Cole rocks.
Oct 09 2007, 11:09 PM
Me too - he's definitely been an influence on my own playing. I love his songs "Think about It", "Stay Awhile", and "Where the Night Begins" - SOOO Sultry, Smooth and Deep - absolutely great.
Sep 23 2007, 02:39 PM
Superb emotional playing Steve ! I have to admit emulating your style !!