About Me
The group Colelition was founded in 1994 by guitarist Michael Cole and founding members Dajari Makena and John Anthony Cole. Cole..lition blends a wide range of musical styles, from gospel to funk, Brazilian to jazz to deliver their unique sound. This hometown favorite of Seattle/Tacoma has developed a reputation for being virtuoso in their musicianship and presentation. Cole..lition has shared the stage with national recording artist Roy Ayers and Najee. Cole..lition also opened for national gospel recording artists BeBe and CeCe Winnans. The group has shared equal billing with artist such as The Whispers, Tony, Toni, Tone, Freddie Jackson and The Ohio Players. For two years, Cole..lition was the exclusive Jazz artist for the annual Festival at Sea cruise to the Caribbean on Carnival Cruise Lines, where they performed with comedians Mark Curry and Tommy Davidson. The group has played many local venues such as Saltys at Alki, Mc Gowans, Jazzbones, as well as events like The Bite, The Taste and Fourth of Julivars to name a few. Colelition also has been a great addition to corporate events and enjoys a great relationship with Northwest companies and charities. In 1996, Colelition received a Peoples Choice award from Seattles KNHC radio for Best New Jazz Artist. In 1998, Cole..lition was nominated for a KUBE 93 radio Northwest Artist Award. In 2004, 2005 and 2006 Cole'lition was a featured artist on 98.9 KWJZ Smooth Jazz Traditions and Trends program. Cole..lition is featured on the "Rain City" Jazz Compilation CD benefiting "The Millionaires Club Charity" sponsored by Tullys Coffee. The band released their new CD Seventh Power on the Urban Mosaic Record label in January 2006. The disc is a look into Colelitions musical expression of lifes myriad moods and experiences, through smooth grooves, catchy hooks and tasty improvisational solos. Colelition plans to distribute the new CD both nationally and internationally through traditional brick and mortar retail locations as well as digital internet down loads and full CD purchases. The band also plans to support the CD through regional, national and international touring and appearances. Seventh Power is the latest evolution of sound.elevate your mind, discover Colelition Cedric James, Late-Night Host, 98.9 Smooth Jazz KWJZ, Seattle What ever the occasion, Colelition tastefully satisfies the musical appetite.
