The OC Pavilion has limited seats still available for jazz great Freddy Cole's special engagement end of summer concert on August 29 at 8 PM.
Lionel Frederick Cole was born on October 15, 1931, the youngest of Edward and Paulina Nancy Cole's five children. His three elder brothers, Eddie, Ike and Nat (twelve years Freddy's senior) were all musicians.
Freddy Cole leads a trio made up of himself, guitarist Randy Napoleon, drummer Curtis Boyd and bassist Elias Bailey that regularly tours the US, Europe, the Far East and South America. Freddy has been a recording artist since 1952, when his first single, “The Joke's on Me", was released on an obscure Chicago-based label.
“His vocals -- suave, elegant, formidable and articulate -- are among the most respected in jazz." --SCNow.com
Freddy has recorded several albums for European and English companies during the 1970s that helped him develop a loyal overseas following. Cole believes that becoming an international favorite made him “widen my scope a little bit." He developed a stand-up act, a better rapport with audiences, and learned to sing in other languages. “It made me much more of a performer."
“Despite his own prolific recording career, Cole could delight some listeners by spending all his time onstage paying tribute to his older sibling, the late Nat King Cole. Over the years, however, he's developed an engaging repertoire that blends pop and swing standards with fresh, casually delivered novelties that mirror his genial spirit." --Mike Joyce, Washington Post
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. 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 has moved into the front ranks of America's homegrown art form with a style and musical sophistication all his own.
Tickets for the concert are $25-45 with orchestra, balcony and theatre seats available. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.ocpavilion.com. The concert begins at 8:00 PM and doors to the OC Pavilion and Ambrosia Restaurant open at 5:00 PM. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. The Vault VIP Lounge is open immediately after the performance, offering drinks and desserts.
About the OC Pavilion From chandeliers to exquisite hand painted murals, the OC Pavilion, designed and built by Michael F. Harrah, is the most intimate and exclusive performing arts theater and restaurant complex in Orange County, California. Located in historic downtown Santa Ana “the Golden City", the beautifully appointed theater with a capacity of only 528 seats assures you of an exceptional close up view of any event. The OC Pavilion box office is open Sunday thru Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Lionel Frederick Cole was born on October 15, 1931, the youngest of Edward and Paulina Nancy Cole's five children. His three elder brothers, Eddie, Ike and Nat (twelve years Freddy's senior) were all musicians.
Freddy Cole leads a trio made up of himself, guitarist Randy Napoleon, drummer Curtis Boyd and bassist Elias Bailey that regularly tours the US, Europe, the Far East and South America. Freddy has been a recording artist since 1952, when his first single, “The Joke's on Me", was released on an obscure Chicago-based label.
“His vocals -- suave, elegant, formidable and articulate -- are among the most respected in jazz." --SCNow.com
Freddy has recorded several albums for European and English companies during the 1970s that helped him develop a loyal overseas following. Cole believes that becoming an international favorite made him “widen my scope a little bit." He developed a stand-up act, a better rapport with audiences, and learned to sing in other languages. “It made me much more of a performer."
“Despite his own prolific recording career, Cole could delight some listeners by spending all his time onstage paying tribute to his older sibling, the late Nat King Cole. Over the years, however, he's developed an engaging repertoire that blends pop and swing standards with fresh, casually delivered novelties that mirror his genial spirit." --Mike Joyce, Washington Post
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. 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 has moved into the front ranks of America's homegrown art form with a style and musical sophistication all his own.
Tickets for the concert are $25-45 with orchestra, balcony and theatre seats available. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.ocpavilion.com. The concert begins at 8:00 PM and doors to the OC Pavilion and Ambrosia Restaurant open at 5:00 PM. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. The Vault VIP Lounge is open immediately after the performance, offering drinks and desserts.
About the OC Pavilion From chandeliers to exquisite hand painted murals, the OC Pavilion, designed and built by Michael F. Harrah, is the most intimate and exclusive performing arts theater and restaurant complex in Orange County, California. Located in historic downtown Santa Ana “the Golden City", the beautifully appointed theater with a capacity of only 528 seats assures you of an exceptional close up view of any event. The OC Pavilion box office is open Sunday thru Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
