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Released December 04, 1990

One can sympathize with Freddie Cole's plight. The younger brother of Nat King Cole, Freddie has spent most of his life in his brother's shadow, even though Nat died in 1965. The problem is that Freddie is also a pianist/vocalist and sometimes performs similar material. In fact, the title of this CD is a bit absurd, since Cole is heard playing in the same type of group that Nat made famous (a trio with guitarist Ed Zad and bassist Eddie Edwards) and his repertoire includes such songs as "Home Fried Potatoes," "To Whom It May Concern," "The Best Man," and a ten-minute, six-song "Nat Cole Medley." Add to that such originals as "He Was the King" and "I'm Not My Brother, I'm Me," and one is not allowed to forget for a moment that Freddie was Nat's brother. Actually, Freddie has an older and raspier voice (which is natural, since he has outlived Nat) and his piano style is more tied to 1950s jazz (such as Red Garland) than to swing. This fairly definitive CD from Freddie Cole does give one a strong sampling of his talents. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. Clown Town
2. Where Did Everyone Go?/How Did She Look?
3. How Did She Look?
4. Home Fried Potatoes
5. Overjoyed
6. I Just Found Out About Love
7. Like a Quiet Storm
8. Brandy
9. Sunday, Monday or Always
10. More Than Likely
11. To Whom It May Concern
12. Funny (Not Much)
13. The Best Man
14. He Was King
15. Nat Cole Medley: Straighten Up and Fly Right/Sweet Morraine/Mona Lisa
16. I'm Not My Brother, I'm Me

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