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Michael Cates interview with Big Corn

Sunday May 18 at 9pm CDT

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#25 Where Do We Go From Here? #29 Vibes

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Michael Cates , Jazz Saxophonist is #1 Smooth Jazz Club
Congratulations MICHAEL CATES, our new TOP 1

Vibes is #1 on the Smooth Jazz Club

Me conmueve profundamente y me honra que mi canción, Vibes, sea la número uno. Gracias por su continuo apoyo y cariño. MC

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Always Together, the new EP available NOW!


Listen to the exciting new EP  from Michael Cates.  Vibrant, melodic instrumental magic!

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Michael Cates , Jazz Saxophonist single. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
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Newport Nights

Produced by: Jon Gilutin

It's a pleasure to connect with you again, and congratulations on the upcoming release of "Newport Nights"!  I had the chance to listen, and it's another testament to your exceptional talent. The smooth melodies, the captivating interplay between the sax, guitar, and piano – it all comes together to create a soundscape that's both inviting and invigorating.


Your collaboration with Grammy Award winner Jon Gilutin and the incredible ensemble of musicians you've brought together for this track certainly adds an extra layer of magic. The rich textures and dynamic performances make "Newport Nights" a truly memorable listening experience.


I'm excited to see how "Newport Nights" takes flight and am confident it will resonate with listeners across the globe. Keep pushing boundaries and sharing your incredible music with the world.

Vinnie Jinn


Michael Cates, jazz saxophonist single Newport Nights produced by Jon Gilutin.

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BIO

Michael Cates, Saxophonist, Composer, Producer, Actor

Born in New Jersey, Michael Cates began playing

the saxophone at the age of eight. He quickly realized the saxophone would be his instrument of choice after seeing his favorite tv actor with a horn around his neck.   Michael’s early sax years were spent playing in the local clubs along the famous Jersey shore and being a sideman in various NY and LA studios.  

During that time, Cates released two instrumental solo albums. 

 After traveling between the two coasts, Michael decided to make LA his home. 

The move to CA was a career defining moment as he was hired to

play the part of the saxophone player on the David E. Kelley Production hit TV series, “Ally McBeal” for five seasons, from 1999 until its final episode.

He has also been in various other TV shows and national TV commercials. Cates has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild for over 25 years. 

He has performed with and shared the stage with Jennifer Lopez, Elton John, Barry White, Joe Sample, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Tommy Mars, Jon Gilutin and many more  He has performed at venues including BB King NY, The Newport Beach Jazz Festival, The San Francisco Jazz Festival, The Stone Pony, Spaghettini, Catalina Club, Little Rock Jazz Festival, The Rose Bowl and on countless stages across the US and Europe.

Cates third solo album release was with the CMG label located in Glendale, CA. 

Michael’s latest singles have been on the contemporary jazz charts for the past three years and he has been recognized worldwide for his talented musicianship, and his innovative sound and creativity as a composer, which lends to his philosophy, “don’t follow others, follow your heart”.

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Professional saxophonist, Michael Cates single, Get On It, co written and produced by Greg Manning.

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Jazz Saxophonist Michael Cates Releases New Single “Get On It”

“Get on it,” a Greg Manning production, is the latest single from saxophonist Michael Cates, and is the follow up to the hit single “New Lives” which received international airplay and landed on Spotify’s prestigious “New Smooth Jazz” playlist upon its release. Cates co-wrote the track with Manning and the end result will speak for itself.

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Michael Cates delivers mesmerizing Jazz magic with his single, “Get On It”

Michael Cates, the multi-talented artist known for his prowess on the saxophone and his captivating performances, has graced us with his latest single, “Get On It.” Collaborating with the likes of Randy Jacobs and Greg Manning, Cates delivers a melodic masterpiece that effortlessly blends authenticity with instrumental charm.

With over three decades of experience and impressive delivery, Cates brings a wealth of expertise. His performance on “Get On It” is nothing short of mesmerizing, weaving together heartfelt melodies and captivating rhythms that transport listeners to a realm of musical bliss.

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American musician continues to raise the flag of 'jazz with a touch of groove'


By Luiz Athayde

American jazz saxophonist Michael Cates shared his new single, "Get On It", on digital platforms. The track arrives practically by hitchhiking with the still fresh "Carmel Raine (album edit)", released three weeks ago.

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New Lives, single from professional saxophonist Michael Cates

Purchase Michael’s single, New Lives, from your favorite online digital retailer. 

A big thank you to all the smooth jazz radio stations playing my music, and to all the smooth jazz listeners!

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