Noel & Maria

Noel Freidline and Maria Howell define chemistry. Musically they breath as one, communicating almost telepathically as they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years. Always approaching the music from “the left,” Noel and Maria have made a name for themselves as they offer listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before. Combine this fresh musical approach with a rapport and witty banter that harkens back to the days of the Rat Pack, and you have Noel and Maria in their element: on stage, thrilling an audience at every turn.


Noel Freidline
Pianist, vocalist, arranger, Freidline has recorded 9 CDs, his most recent a Christmas album with Maria Howell titled “Merry Christmas, My Dear,” released in Nov, 2019. Noel has performed at jazz festivals all over the world and is the creator and Artistic Director for a number of jazz concert series throughout the Southeast. He has also composed and recorded music for ESPN, ABC and the Walt Disney Company. www.noelfreidline.com and www.noelandmaria.com


Maria Howell
Mere words can only capture the refrain of actress and vocalist Maria Howell’s awesome talent and stage presence. As an actress Howell has appeared in the feature films The Color Purple, The Hunger Games, The Blind Side, and Hidden Figures as well TV’s “Revolution,” “Devious Maids,” and “Saints and Sinners.” As a vocalist Maria has shared the stage with Ray Charles, Ramsey Lewis, George Benson, Nancy Wilson, lyricist Tim Rice and Marvin Hamlisch, among others. www.mariahowell.com and www.noelandmaria.com