Steve Cole

Steve Cole – Without a Doubt (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 39:29 minutes | 469 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Having grown up digesting bebop blended with pop radio hits, critically acclaimed saxophonist Steve Cole has become one of the most celebrated and popular artists in smooth jazz. With his album, Without a Doubt, Cole partners with producer/songwriter Adam Hawley for a collection of original burners that showcase the saxophonist’s signature high-energy punch and displays the influence of artists such as Commodores and Earth, Wind & Fire.

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Steve Cole – Turn It Up (2016/2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 42:59 minutes | 886 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Known for consistently cranking out chart-topping singles that deploy big vibrant pop hooks, contemporary jazz saxophonist Steve Cole conjures a sonic escapade with the hypnotic “Mirage,” the first single from his forthcoming eighth album, Turn It Up, which will be released July 15 by Artistry Music. Radio programmers were instantly spellbound, making the track from the David Mann-produced set of R&B grooves and soul-powered sojourns the No. 1 most added single on the Billboard BDS chart.

“I embarked on Turn It Up with the goal of making music with great musicians and great friends in great cities. This time around I wrote much of the music with Dave Mann in New York City. We recorded horns, guitars and vocals there as well.” (Steve Cole)

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Steve Cole – Smoke and Mirrors (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 41:38 minutes | 458 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Artistry Music

With an unusual amount of time on his hands during a year of lockdown, saxophonist/composer Steve Cole found himself pondering the difference between our authentic selves and the illusions we project to others. On his new album, Smoke and Mirrors, Cole offers up an intimately personal reflection of his own true self, free of trickery or sleight of hand.

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Steve Cole – Gratitude (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 43:25 minutes | 471 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Artistry Music

It’s during the times when we’re confronted with life’s hardest struggles that we learn to appreciate the humanity around us. On his latest album, Gratitude, saxophonist Steve Cole offers thanks for the people who’ve helped see him through some of his tough times – the loved ones, the musicians and collaborators who rallied around, and the often-nameless professionals whose job is to help and to heal.

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