"Sometimes it's the lyric that grabs my ear, sometimes it's the chord structure, sometimes it's both. It's like you're buying a pair of shoes."
-- Freddy Cole
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Brother of legendary pianist-vocalist Nat "King" Cole and uncle of renowned singer Natalie Cole, Freddy Cole pokes fun at himself as "the Cole nobody knows." But in a broadcast from his native Alabama, Freddy Cole proves that, in his own right, he is a unique and masterful musician who is an exemplary interpreter of ballads and has a particular affinity for the rich harmonic and melodic contours of Brazilian music.
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Listen to Freddy talk about following in his most famous brother's footsteps.
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Listen to Freddy discuss his fan base in Brazil.
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Hear Freddy talk about growing up in his very musical family.
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Listen to Freddy describe the influence of Billy Eckstine and Duke Ellington on his music.
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Listen to Freddy talk about his own style and playing and touring with his brothers Ike and Nat.
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Hear how Freddy chooses material for his performances and recordings.
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Related NPR Jazz links:
The NPR Basic Jazz Record Library: Nat Cole
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Listen to Nat Cole's latest entry into the NPR Basic Jazz Record Library.
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Fantasy Records: Freddy Cole
Check out the Fantasy Records Web site for more information on Freddy Cole and some of his noteworthy recordings.
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