A jazz-influenced singer and actress known for her smooth, sultry voice and eclectic style, blending genres from pop to cabaret. She's a critically acclaimed artist with a devoted fan base.
Holly Cole is a Canadian jazz singer and actress renowned for her smooth, sultry vocals and eclectic interpretations of jazz standards, pop classics, and show tunes. As the lead singer of the Holly Cole Trio, she has captivated audiences with her unique blend of sophistication and playfulness, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Born on November 25, 1963, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Cole grew up in a family steeped in the arts. Her father, Leon Cole, was a prominent radio broadcaster for the CBC Stereo network, introducing Holly to a wide range of music from an early age. In 1983, she relocated to Toronto to pursue a career in music, eventually forming the Holly Cole Trio with bassist David Piltch and pianist Aaron Davis in 1986.
The Holly Cole Trio's debut EP, Christmas Blues, released in 1989, showcased Cole's interpretive skills with a haunting rendition of The Pretenders' "2000 Miles." This was followed by their full-length album Girl Talk in 1990, which solidified the trio's reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the jazz scene.
Throughout the early 1990s, the Holly Cole Trio released a string of albums that defied genre classification. Blame It On My Youth (1991) featured innovative reworkings of Tom Waits, Lyle Lovett, and show tunes, while Dont Smoke in Bed (1993) spawned the hit single "I Can See Clearly Now," a sultry makeover of the Johnny Nash classic.
The Holly Cole Trio's Dont Smoke in Bed earned a Juno Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1994, while the video for "I Can See Clearly Now" received a Juno nomination for Best Video. The album went platinum in Canada and charted at No. 7 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart.
In addition to her music career, Cole has also dabbled in acting, appearing in the Genie Award-winning short film The Fairy Who Didnt Want to Be a Fairy Anymore (1992) and performing in a 1994 episode of the television series
Holly Cole's unique blend of jazz, pop, and show tunes has influenced a generation of musicians and earned her a loyal following. Her commitment to creative expression and interpretation has cemented her status as a Canadian cultural icon.
With a discography that spans over three decades, Holly Cole continues to captivate audiences with her inimitable style and captivating performances, solidifying her position as one of Canada's most beloved jazz vocalists.
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