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Love Makes the Changes

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Freddy Cole is sure to become a classic in the world of Jazz with this CD that speaks of the nature of love as in "Love Makes the Changes" and the importance of brotherly solidarity in the song "Brother Where are You". Cole's clean vocal phasing is coupled with the likes of Cedar Walton and Grover Washington, Jr. resulting in a CD that is both contemporary and classic.

Fabulous instrumentation and arrangements plus the voice of Freddy. This is one of those albums that always improves my mood when I play even the first few seconds of a track. Several of the songs such as Brother, Where Are You? come across as an interesting change of pace after the smoothness of Love Makes the Changes and On My Way To You. But the whole is definitely smooth in a vibrant way.

Mr. Cole's seriously sensual interpretation of lyrics and impeccable vocal styling allow him to get way down into your "soul". He gives "The Right to Love" deeper meaning, "A Sinner Kissed an Angel" new life, "Just the Way you Are" a swinging vocal rendition and absolutely makes all of the songs on this cd "his own". "Like a Quiet Storm", (which is his composition), with its subtle placement of words is beautiful. Kinda makes a gal wish she was the one with that "warm Brazilian flair" and he was singing this tune for her alone. Thank you Freddy for another fantastic cd.

This CD is as refreshing as the mist of a voice spoken in the cold. All selections are crisp as the pink blossoms on the tree amid the frozen environs (the CD cover). It is Freddy at his best, along with the guest musicians. With this CD playing in the background, you can get your work done, or work on your groove!