Deon Cole
JazzReggaeclassic jazz loungeAmerican standardsmid-century saloon jazz
Bobby Cole (September 8, 1932 – December 19, 1996) was an American musician, known for his jazz singing and piano playing. He was also a jazz composer and arranger. Frank Sinatra was known to call him "my favorite saloon entertainer." and used to listen to Cole frequently at Jilly's where Sinatra was a regular. He mainly played in New York clubs, though he also played at venues in Las Vegas, Miami Beach and Atlantic City and was featured at such top casinos as the Sands Hotel and Caesar's Palace.
Influenced by: Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday
- Active:
- 1950s-1990s
- Scene:
- NYC/Las Vegas
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