Music Pick: Freddy Cole

Every music fan knows the singing of the fabulous Nat King Cole (1919 - 1965). But how many have ever even heard of much less listened to his brother Freddy, who's still knocking cabaret and jazz club patrons dead at 82? Nat sold tens of millions of records between 1943 and 1965, and was right up there with Sinatra, Bennett and Martin as top male pop stars. But Nat gave up jazz singling to achieve pop stardom singing forgettable tunes such as "Those Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer" while Freddy parlayed impeccable timing, phrasing and feeling into a 60 year plus career singing straight ahead jazz. Together they formed the greatest singing brothers ever, far exceeding the runner up Crosbys - Bing and Bob. Listen to any pop hit by Nat after the featured tune "I'm A Fool To Want You" by Freddy and you'll hear the difference between a pop singer and a jazz balladeer. And try to catch Freddy at his next Jazz Showcase gig while this treasure is still performing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycq6s5j8nYw