Steve Cole Bass

In the music world Steve Cole is referred to as a "Monster" bass player, who has an easy feel but serious technique and chops and is very humble about his vast musical sensabilities.  He started playing bass at the early age of 14. At age 16 he studied privately with  Berklee graduate, Andy Bergsten for a few years, which helped him get into Berklee where he studied for another six semesters. He also taught bass for 20 years.  

Steve proceeded to expand his musical knowledge by playing in bands such as cover, original, rock, big band and all the way to a jazz trio. This is what has given him such a broad horizon.  

In the 90's, Steve studied with another Berklee graduate, Joe Santere, who helped push him forward and closer to where he wanted to be.  

He has done numerous recording sessions, for his own bands as well as for other bands and artists. 

At this point, approx. 1992, he decided it was time to start writing his own material. He wrote instrumental music as well as songs that he had other writers contribute the lyrics and melody.  

In his later years, 1999, he moved to TN and hooked up with friend Michele and they started writing songs together.  He found he wanted to learn more and he was blessed to be able to study under the spectacular Reggie "The teacher" Wooten, who taught the likes of brother Victor Wooten, actually all his brothers and many others known and not known so much.  

In his spare time, Steve has written and recorded, "bass and drum only" original material. He now has 2 cds with much more material in the vault to record for the future..... 

Steve is an integral part of this funky unit. 

Steve is now co-founder and co-writer for the band Slapback.