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The Freddy Cole Quartet ne Tirane, 17-18 Prill
THE FREDDY COLE QUARTET
Freddy Cole voc. p., Randy Napoleon g., Elias Bailey b., Curtis Boyd d.
IN TIRANA ON APRIL 17-18
VESA JAZZ CLUB
Freddy Cole has an impeccable sense of swing...he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive. - The New York Times
Freddy Cole, singer, pianist and younger brother of Legend Nat King Cole and uncle of Natalie is one of the last great male jazz singers of his generation and a true legend.
He has that combination of talents that makes a great singer: a wonderful choice of material, phrasing that makes a song believable, and a voice that creates a "deep purple" mood in his ballad singing. Freddy Cole has long struggled to get out from under the shadow of his more famous older brother, Nat, even going so far as to write "I'm Not My Brother, I'm Me," a song about their dissimilarities. What is striking at first, however, is just how much alike they are: Their voices have a husky, smoky timbre, and Freddy also plays piano with a guitar trio. While the vocal resemblance is paramount, it's in his playing that Freddy asserts his individuality; whereas Nat came out of the swing era, Freddy, who's 14 years younger, grew up when bebop burst on the scene, and his playing has a more modern focus. He plays piano and sings and performs live with guitar and upright bass, just like Nat. Yet his voice is raspier, smokier, jazzier even. But he has emerged from the awesome shadow cast by his elder brother. In truth, his phrasing is far closer to that of Frank Sinatra or Billie Holiday than that of his brother and his timing swings a little more. His vocals - suave, elegant, formidable, and articulate - are among the most respected in jazz. Cole’s career continues to ascend as he’s moved into the front ranks of America’s homegrown art form with a style and musical sophistication all his own.
In 2009 he will be on tour with his Trio, but also be available for Big Band or Symphony appearances.
THE FREDDY COLE QUARTET
Freddy Cole voc. p., Randy Napoleon g., Elias Bailey b., Curtis Boyd d.
IN TIRANA ON APRIL 17-18
VESA JAZZ CLUB
Freddy Cole has an impeccable sense of swing...he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive. - The New York Times
Freddy Cole, singer, pianist and younger brother of Legend Nat King Cole and uncle of Natalie is one of the last great male jazz singers of his generation and a true legend.
He has that combination of talents that makes a great singer: a wonderful choice of material, phrasing that makes a song believable, and a voice that creates a "deep purple" mood in his ballad singing. Freddy Cole has long struggled to get out from under the shadow of his more famous older brother, Nat, even going so far as to write "I'm Not My Brother, I'm Me," a song about their dissimilarities. What is striking at first, however, is just how much alike they are: Their voices have a husky, smoky timbre, and Freddy also plays piano with a guitar trio. While the vocal resemblance is paramount, it's in his playing that Freddy asserts his individuality; whereas Nat came out of the swing era, Freddy, who's 14 years younger, grew up when bebop burst on the scene, and his playing has a more modern focus. He plays piano and sings and performs live with guitar and upright bass, just like Nat. Yet his voice is raspier, smokier, jazzier even. But he has emerged from the awesome shadow cast by his elder brother. In truth, his phrasing is far closer to that of Frank Sinatra or Billie Holiday than that of his brother and his timing swings a little more. His vocals - suave, elegant, formidable, and articulate - are among the most respected in jazz. Cole’s career continues to ascend as he’s moved into the front ranks of America’s homegrown art form with a style and musical sophistication all his own.
In 2009 he will be on tour with his Trio, but also be available for Big Band or Symphony appearances.