Personnel: Steve Cole (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones, keyboards, synthesizer); Charlean Hines, Mauli B, Brevi (vocals); Aloe Blacc (rap vocals); David Mann (tenor saxophone, keyboards); Barry Danielian (trumpet, flugelhorn); Brian Culbertson (piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Daron Johnson (Wurlitzer piano, Hammond B-3 organ); Otmaro Ruiz (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Marquis "Hami" Dair (keyboards, guitar); Paul Jackson, Jr., Tony Maiden, Bernd Schoenhart (guitar); Alex Al, Will Lee (bass); Reggie Hamilton (upright bass); Michael White, Kahari Parker, Ralph Rolle (drums); Lenny Castro (percussion); Walter Lee (turntables). Producers: Brian Culbertson, Marquis "Hami" Dair, Susan Youngblood, David Mann.
Returning to the pure smooth jazz vibe of his best-selling first album, saxman Steve Cole conquers the country with 'NY LA'. Soulfully rooted in richly textured R&B grooves, Cole has earned three #1 smooth jazz hits from his first two albums. Warner Brothers. 2003.
01 NY-LA 02 Everyday 03 Tonight It's On - (featuring Mauli B./Charlean Hines) 04 Love Letter 05 Off Broadway 06 Interlude IV 07 Every Little Thing - (featuring Mauli B.) 08 Missing You 09 Close Your Eyes, Free Your Mind 10 Keep It Live - (featuring Brevi/Aloe Blacc)