Freddy Cole - Because of You: Sings Tony Bennett (2006)

Tracklist

01. Getting Some Fun Out of Life
02. Blame It on My Youth
03. Because of You
04. All For You (Nuages)
05. If I Ruled the World
06. What are You Afraid of?
07. You're My Thrill
08. I Got Lost in Her Arms
09. The Gentle Rain
10. If We Never Meet Again


Freddy Cole's voice may be a bit worn, but it is still expressive and quite effective on this CD, a tribute to Tony Bennett. Rather than re-create Bennett's greatest hits, Cole sings a few of Bennett's favorite songs in a typically straightforward manner. Houston Person's tenor is a major asset on six of the ten selections (he always seems to work perfectly with singers) and the rhythm section, which includes the excellent pianist John Di Martino, is top-notch. Since Tony Bennett considers Nat King Cole (Freddy's brother) one of his main influences, this set makes particular sense. "Blame It on My Youth," a vocal version of Django Reinhardt's "Nuages," and a touching rendition of "The Gentle Rain" are among the highlights of one of Freddy Cole's finest records of the 21st century.

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