Freddy Cole

Freddy Cole
Freddy Cole in 2003
Cole in 2003
Background information
Birth nameLionel Frederick Cole
Born(1931-10-15)October 15, 1931
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 2020(2020-06-27) (aged 88)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1952–2020
Labels
Websitefreddycolemusic.com

Lionel Frederick Cole (October 15, 1931 – June 27, 2020) was an American jazz singer and pianist whose recording career spanned almost 70 years. He was the brother of musicians Nat King Cole, Eddie Cole, and Ike Cole, father of Lionel Cole, and uncle of Natalie Cole and Carole Cole.