Steve Cole

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.

"Gratitude" arrives on the heels of a health scare in Cole’s family. The successful battle left the saxophonist feeling rejuvenated, with a renewed sense of hope and faith in his fellow humans. That depth of feeling shines through on the album’s ten tracks, which joyously spotlight Cole’s gift for infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and vibrant pop hooks.

PERSONNEL:

• STEVE COLE, tenor sax and keyboards
• TREVOR NEUMANN, trumpet (1-4, 6, 7, 9, 10)
• DAN LEVINE, trombone (1, 3, 4, 9)
• DAVID MANN, tenor sax, flute, keyboards
• RICKY PETERSON, hammond B3 (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10)
• BERND SCHOENHART, guitar
• KHARI PARKER, drums
• LAMAR JONES, bass (1-8, 10)
• JOHN JAMES, vocals (1,6)
• MARCUS ANDERSON, flute, keyboards

TRACKS:

• 01. Good News Day
• 02. Neo Sol
• 03. Gratitude
• 04. Soho
• 05. Starting Over
• 06. Love Ballad
• 07. Five6oh83
• 08. Can't Get Enough
• 09. Let's Go!
• 10. Toronto