NY LA

by Steve Cole

Overview

Burgeoning smooth jazz superstar Steve Cole continues to bridge the gap between pop-jazz and classic R&B on his third studio album, NY LA. Featuring strong melodic statements and truly funky keyboards via the likes of Brian Culbertson and Marquis "Hami" Dair, NY LA is a moody and solid affair. From the disco-influenced "Off Broadway," which harkens back to the best work of the Crusaders, to the Donald Byrd-esque "Interlude IV," tenor saxophonist Cole deftly crosses the boundary from jazz soloist to R&B heavyweight. More Grover Washington, Jr. than Kenny G., Cole manages to keep things organic and simple -- despite the use of programmed drum beats and synthesizers -- a lesson some of his contemporaries could learn. Also adding depth are the vocal tracks featuring the crisply soulful Mauli B., whose star-making performance on "Every Little Thing" is a highlight on this already stellar release. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	03/25/2003
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0093624830122
Rank:	97879

Tracks

1. NY LA
2. Everyday
3. Tonight It's On
4. Love Letter
5. Off Broadway
6. Interlude IV
7. Every Little Thing
8. Missing You
9. Close Your Eyes, Free Your Mind
10. Keep It Live

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Steve Cole   Primary Artist,Keyboards,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano),Synthesizer Bass
Mauli B.   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Brevi   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Aloe Blacc   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Charlean Hines   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
David Mann   Guest Artist,Keyboards,Sax (Tenor)
Paul Jackson, Jr.   Guest Artist,Guitar
Michael White   Guest Artist,Drums
Brian Culbertson   Guest Artist,Keyboards,Synthesizer Bass,Piano,Soloist
Tony Maiden   Guitar
Bernd Schoenhart   Guitar
Will Lee   Bass
Charles Hines   Vocals
Ralph Rolle   Drums
Barry Danielian   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
John Patitucci   Bass Samples
Alex Al   Bass
Lenny Castro   Percussion
Khari Parker   Drums
Otmaro Ruiz   Keyboards,Fender Rhodes

Technical Credits

Brian Culbertson   Producer,Drum Programming,Arranger,Composer,Engineer
Tom Recchion   Design
Eddie King   Engineer
Craig Bauer   Mixing
Mike Fennel   Engineer
Brevi   Composer
Stan Malveaux   Engineer
Steve Johnson   Assistant
David Goldman   Photography
Marquis Dair   Composer
Steve Durkee   Engineer
Susan Youngblood   Composer,Producer
Aloe Blacc   MC,Composer
David Mann   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Drum Programming
Steve Cole   Composer,Drum Programming,Horn Arrangements
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Ian Blanch   Mixing
Roy Hendrickson   Engineer
Ned Mann   Engineer