A Cool Jazz Conversation with Steve Cole

We knew that Sax Man Steve was going to achieve even greater accomplisments when he scored big early: He was a finalist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Concerto Competition. That paved the way for this Chicago native to further his studies, both academically and with the myriad of artists who asked for his time and expertise. Trained classically, honing skills in the Jazz world, he is not only an artist of award-winning p...roportions -he is also Professor at the prestigious McNally Smith College of Music. Not to mention a member of an acclaimed triumverate: The Sax Pack, which also features Kim Waters and Jeff Kashiwa. As the drop for his sixth solo project nears, Steve Cole can look ahead to his 40th birthday in August with pride. "Moonlight" delivers orchestra-based pop favorites and standards with that passionate sax in the forefront. Both lush and intimate, this Mack Avenue/Artistry Music Master Class Performer and Teacher delivers a New Baby. Daddy and Mom are Classic and Jazz, with Soulful Pop in their blood, too. The past meets the future and favorite songs become new. More at www.stevecole.net Look for the release of "Moonlight" on February 1st. Listen for Steve with Joy Hall and Trish Hennessey on February 7th. Your ears will thank you.