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SUMMARY:Steve Cole: Record Release
DESCRIPTION:“Cole is redefining smooth jazz” – All About Jazz\n  \nJoin us to celebrate the release of Steve Cole’s twelfth solo album\, Sleight of Hand. This dynamic new recording showcases Cole’s signature saxophone sound. Moreover\, it features standout guest performances from guitar virtuoso Cory Wong. Additionally\, legendary bassist Will Lee (David Letterman Band)\, and renowned B3 master Ricky Peterson (Stevie Nicks).  \nSteve Cole is widely recognized as one of contemporary jazz’s most influential and expressive voices. The Chicago native exploded onto the scene with 1998’s Stay Awhile\, which fellow Chicagoan Brian Culbertson produced. The disc scored multiple Number One hits and earned Cole the Oasis Smooth Jazz Award for best new artist. Then\, he released his sophomore set\, Between Us\, in 2000. Also\, he recorded 2003’s NY LA\, 2005’s Spin\, 2006’s True\, 2009’s Moonlight\, 2013’s True\, 2016’s Turn It Up\, 2019’s Gratitude\, and his latest\, 2023’s Without a Doubt. Then\, Without a Doubt landed four singles on the top of the Smooth Jazz Chart.  \nBeyond his solo career\, Cole has brought his signature sound to collaborations with an impressive roster of artists. For example\, Junior Wells\, Buddy Guy\, Boz Scaggs\, Larry Carlton\, Jeff Lorber\, Jim Peterik\, Freddie Cole\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and KMFDM. He has also appeared as a featured soloist with the City of Prague Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Additionally\, Cole is a founding member of The Sax Pack\, the celebrated sax trio with Kim Waters and Jeff Kashiwa. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Cole serves as a Clinical Professor and Teaching Fellow at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. There\, he teaches music industry entrepreneurship and mentors the next generation of artists and innovators. \nSteve Cole\, saxophone\nKavyesh Kaviraj\, keyboards\nJeff Bailey\, bass\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nKirk Johnson\, drums \nRecommended for fans of Chris Botti\, Brian Culbertson\, Eric Marienthal and Mindi Abair.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/steve-cole-record-release-may23-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,R&B
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