Vocal / Bop; Swing
Recorded: January 6 and 7, 1997.
It's hardly a criticism of Freddy Cole to say that he sounds almost eerily like big brother Nat. They share an unmistakable vocal timbre that can only be attributed to incredibly fortunate genes. This 1997 Fantasy album is one of his best. A swinging collection of standards delivered with elegance, emotion, and a mature confidence. Few singers know their way around an old tune like Cole. An outstanding pianist (again like his brother), Cole bows out on the keyboards on all but one tune here in favor of soulful young phenom Cyrus Chestnut.
---Joel Roberts, allmusic
Freddy Cole - Piano, Arranger, Vocals
Tom McIntosh - Arranger
George Mraz - Bass
Roger Rosenberg - Clarinet (Bass)
Robert Sadin - Arranger
Jef Scott - French Horn
Byron Stripling - Trumpet
Tom Hubbard - Bass, Arranger
William Kerr - Flute, Sax (Alto)
Joe Locke - Arranger, Vibraphone
Frank Perowsky - Clarinet
Liner Notes: Lesley Mitchell Clarke
Frank Preowsk - Clarinet
Israel Yoron - Drums
Javon Jackson - Sax (Tenor)
Todd Barkan - Producer
Steve Berrios - Percussion, Arranger, Drums
Cyrus Chestnut - Piano
Joe Ford -Sax (Soprano), Vocals
Yoron Israel - Drums
Robin Eubanks - Trombone
Antonio Hart - Sax (Alto)
Mel Martin - Flute, Clarinet (Bass) |
