Freddy Cole

Lionel Frederick "Freddy" Cole (October 15, 1931 – June 27, 2020) was an American jazz singer and pianist. His recording career has spanned over sixty years. He was the brother of musicians Nat King Cole and Ike Cole, father of Lionel Cole, and uncle of Natalie Cole, Timolin Cole, and Casey Cole. He was known for his moderate success of Whispering Grass in 1953.

During the 1970s, Cole recorded several albums for European and English based labels. He was the subject of the 2006 documentary The Cole Nobody Knows. In June of that year, Cole was added to the Steinway Artist roster.Steinway

Cole died from heart disease-related problems in Atlanta, Georgia on June 27, 2020 at the age of 88.Pianist Freddy Cole has died at 88

References

Other websites

Freddy Cole: Heir To The Throne  by Alex Henderson, The New York City Jazz Record
filmmaker Clay Walker's webpage on Freddy Cole 
PBS video of performance at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony 

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Category:American jazz singers
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