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Freddy Cole at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Where
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
831-427-2227
When
Mon, February 28, 2011
7:00 pm
At Door
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Musicians
Freddy Cole
pianoAbout
Fame and fortune like that bestowed upon the great Nat “King” Cole casts a shadow that could obscure most anyone’s attempt at a career in music. Not so with Nat’s equally great brother Freddy. Freddy Cole’s superlative voice has been described as suave, formidable and articulate, as recognized by his 2011 Best Jazz Vocal Grammy nomination for Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B. His piano work alternately underscores the lyric with elegant precision, and swings with reckless abandon. A smoky, raspy penchant for the blues further separates him from brother Nat. This appearance of the Freddy Cole Quartet draws on the artistic mastery of a living legend with fifty years in the business....
