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Nat King Cole's Brother, Freddy Cole Performs at Freedom Hall on December 13

If you like Nat King Cole, you'll love his brother Freddy Cole! Freddy Cole is known as one of the most influential singers in jazz music throughout the world.

Freddy Cole grew up in a musical household and remembers influential visitors at his home including Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Lionel Hampton. Freddy doesn’t apologize for sounding like his brother, Nat "King" Cole, there are several similarities with his music style. Freddy’s voice is raspier, smokier, and perhaps even jazzier. His vocals are suave, elegant, formidable, and articulate. Freddy plays the piano, sings, and performs with guitar and upright bass- just like his bother Nat.

Freddy is among the most respected in jazz. Jazz Time states, “Freddy Cole: The Dreamer in Me”. The New York Times writes, “Stalwart of an Old Style, but With His Own Identity”.

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The Freddy Cole Quartet will perform at Freedom Hall on Friday, December 13th at 7:30. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 708.747.0580 or online at http://freedomhall.org.

On Tuesday, December 10th at 11:00 a.m., Freedom Hall’s Matinee/Senior Series will present ‘Tis the Season starring Mac Frampton. Tickets are $13 and available by calling the box office.
 
A heartwarming homage to everybody's favorite Holiday music, sprinkled with great music for ALL seasons. Mac Frampton’s played the huge arenas and the concert halls, soloed with the great orchestras, and released scores of recordings. Now, in the fullness of artistic maturity, after nearly four thousand performances worldwide, Mac Frampton returns to his roots, back to the basics: a concert grand piano, the passion to perform, and an expectant audience. Mac Frampton and his music – an unbeatable combination! Mac plays the standards and Holiday Classics for this special show at Freedom Hall!

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Freedom Hall is located in the southern suburbs of Chicago - 410 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest, Illinois.

For tickets and additional information, call Freedom Hall at 708.747.0580 or visit their website at http://freedomhall.org.

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