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- Began singing in Toronto clubs, 1981; formed the Holly Cole Trio with pianist Aaron Davis and bassist David Piltch, 1985; premiered at Toronto's Stage Door Cafe and developed a cult following; first album, Girl Talk, went gold, selling 50,000 copies, 1990; signed with Manhattan Records and EMI Music; second album, Blame It on My Youth, also went gold, 1991; toured in Canada; released third album, Don't Smoke in Bed; won Japan's Grand Prix Gold Discs awards for Best Jazz Album and Best New Artist...
Holly Cole was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1963. She is the only daughter of parents who were both business managers and enthusiastic amateur musicians. Her father Leon was a child prodigy on the piano and now hosts a radio show, RSVP, featuring classical music.
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Holly Cole is lauded in many different places, receiving praise as a pre-eminent interpretative singer working between the poles of jazz and pop. Her unique interpretations are applauded as being highly musical, intensely original, sophisticated, witty and sexy.
Holly Cole was born on November 25, 1963 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From the start she was surrounded by music and musicians. Her parents were both classical players, her brother is a composer and jazz artist and her grandfather played C&W accordion.
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holly cole night holly cole lyrics holly cole memphis holly cole youtube holly cole music holly cole albums holly cole tour holly cole facebook Jan 20, 2003 · The daughter of long- time CBC Radio host Leon Cole and arts administrator Carolyn Cole, Holly Cole developed her singing career in Toronto in the mid-1980s, a particularly rich time in the city's music scene. She studied jazz vocal technique 1982-4 at Humber College.
She met Aaron Davis and David Pitch with whom she formed the Holly Cole Trio, and her musical journey began. They have created music together for years, magnificently covering the greats, adding their flair and magic.
Holly Cole (vocalist) was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 25, 1963. Growing up in a musical family she was exposed to a variety of musical styles – from classical to pop to country and jazz greats like Nina Simone and Betty Carter.
There is an intelligence and sophistication to Holly Cole’s singing that sets her apart. She can imbue well-worn standards and eclectic songs with an uncanny combination of sensuality, innocence, originality and sheer musicality.
