This chat was an honor! We love the Cole family! We love Lionel! We are ready for his return to 54 Below!

Lionel Cole is from a storied musical family as he is the son of Freddy Cole, a Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, the nephew of Nat King Cole, and the cousin of Natalie Cole. Lionel’s music includes over 300 original works, performances with countless musical heavyweights such as Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and Joss Stone as well as producing numerous television and film compositions. Cole has also been featured as part of Robert Downey Jr’s band.

His musical style draws inspiration from Stevie Wonder, Prince, Chopin, and Samuel Barker. After an extended tour in Australia, Lionel is making his way to North America with sold out performances in Georgia, South Carolina, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and New York City. Lionel & The Swinger’s Club’s latest albums include “With Love” and “Cancel Christmas” now available!

In 2007, Lionel arranged the Grammy Award-winning recording for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals by John Legend, Joss Stone, and Van Hunt of Family Affair. Lionel also earned several official Grammy Award Considerations in 2023 from The Recording Academy for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Recording Package (“With Love”), Best Jazz Vocal Performance (“All I Want for Christmas”), and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (“Cancel Christmas”).

He comes back to 54 Below September 17th! Grab tickets www.54Below.org!

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