Saxophonist Steve Cole is one of the most celebrated players in contemporary jazz. 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. His catchy singles made him an instant radio favorite and he cranked them out with regularity. 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. Without a Doubt landed four singles on the top of the Smooth Jazz Chart.
Steve is currently recording his twelfth solo album, to be released in the summer of 2025. Steve is also currently touring and selling out venues across the country. He will be returning to Dakota at the end of his east coast run with his all-star Minneapolis band. Finally, Steve will also be performing in Europe this fall.
Steve Cole, saxophone
Kavyesh Kaviraj, keyboards
Jeff Bailey, bass
David Feily, guitar
Kirk Johnson, drums
Recommended for fans of Chris Botti, Brian Culbertson, Eric Marienthal and Mindi Abair.
