Freddy Cole Quartet

Freddy Cole doesn't apologize for sounding like his brother, Nat “King” Cole. There are certain unmistakable similarities. He plays piano and sings and performs live with guitar and upright bass, just like Nat —yet his voice is raspier, smokier, jazzier even.  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.

PRAISE FROM HIS PEERS:

Jon Hendricks — "Freddy Cole is a real Prince of Song, upholding a noble tradition as only he can."
Benny Golson — "His talent and music are like a fine, rare wine."
Joe WIlliams — "Freddy's a very, very important voice with a special elegance and quality."
The New York Times — "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."
People Magazine — "Gorgeous autumnal baritone, expressive phrasing and pitch-perfect feel for jazz standards, pop tunes and love ballads."