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A native of Chicago, Illinois, saxophonist Steve Cole studied music at Northwestern University, and business at the University of Chicago. Initially classically trained, Steve had the honor of performing as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 18. Despite his success in the classical realm, Cole opted to focus on his true musical loves, Jazz, Pop and R&B. Steve began gigging frequently on the local Chicago music scene as a session player, playing on countless national commercial spots, contributing to a number of soundtracks on the A&E network, as well as composing and performing music with keyboardists Bob Mamet and Brian Culbertson.

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, Waymon Tisdale, KMFDM, Rick Braun, Peter White, and Brian Culbertson. In addition to his roadwork, Cole has also lent his special sax touch to such records as Larry Carlton’s “Fingerprints”, Brian Culbertson’s 1999 release, “Somethin’ About Love” , and Jeff Lorber’s “Kickin’ It.”
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  • Yan-Leshenko

    To load to itself an album Yan Leshchenko (SUNSHINE) http://depositfiles.com/files/u9jw6nxed инструментальная, романтическая музыка. стиль: New Age, Ambient, Chillout, Downtempo, Easy Listening, Instrumental, Lounge

    28 Dec 2010 Reply

  • Vergiss

    Joke-y :]

    2 May 2009 Reply

  • Vergiss

    Sorry for asking, but... is there any slight evidence he might be gay? ;) Judging by the cover of his album "Spin" ...

    2 May 2009 Reply

  • Nestalgica

    I've been looking for some really good instrumentals for a while; Cole's jazzy music is fantastic.

    27 Feb 2007 Reply

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