In honor of the life of the legendary American jazz singer and pianist whose recording career spanned nearly 70 years, Clark Atlanta University Alumnus and Board Chairman Emeritus Carl Ware and supporters of CAU, WCLK and the original American music genre, jazz, establishes the CAU/WCLK 91.9 Lionel Frederick “Freddy” Cole Jazz Legacy Endowed Scholarship.
Spearheaded by CAU alumnus Ware, the initial $100,000 endowed scholarship will help preserve the art of jazz while providing scholarships for students majoring in music with a concentration in jazz, instrumental, vocals or music production and support for WCLK/91.9.
In 2019 Clark Atlanta University had the high honor of awarding the doctoral degree honoris causa to Mr. Cole for his distinguished leadership, service to humanity, exemplary professionalism and role model in his chosen field.
Jazz Legacy Giving Levels
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