Nat ‘King’ Cole
Best Male Jazz Singers: An Essential Top 25 Countdown
From gravelly-voiced icons such as Louis Armstrong, to super-smooth singers like Frank Sinatra, these are the 25 best male jazz singers of all time.
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Playlists12 months agoChristmas Music
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Artists1 year ago
Nat King Cole
The late singer and pianist was famous for songs like "Sweet Lorraine" and "Too Young," as well as for being the first African-American man to host a national TV show.
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News1 year ago
Singer-Pianist Freddy Cole, Younger Brother Of Nat, Dies At 88
More than 12 years Nat's junior, Freddy had a career of some 70 years and was nominated for four Grammys.
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News1 year ago
Keith Jarrett Marks 75th Birthday With Unreleased Version Of ‘Answer Me’
His recording of the much-loved 1950s composition was recorded live in Budapest in 2016.
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News2 years ago
Grammy Museum Announces ‘This Is Nat King Cole’ Exhibit
The launch day is the 101st anniversary of Cole's birth, and his daughters Timolin and Casey Cole will be present to talk about the stories behind the exhibit.
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News2 years ago
Elton John, The Police, Patsy Cline, Public Enemy And More Inducted Into Grammy Hall Of Fame
The Recording Academy has inducted 26 more iconic recordings into its Grammy Hall of Fame including Elton John, Patsy Cline and Public Enemy.
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News2 years ago
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Covers Nat King Cole Classic ‘The Christmas Song’
In a surprising twist of cross-cultural collaboration, BLACKPINK member Rosé has released a cover of Nat King Cole’s holiday classic ‘The Christmas Song’.
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News2 years ago
Watch Gregory Porter’s Live Performance Of Nat ‘King’ Cole’s ‘The Christmas Song’
The jazz star's studio version of the song originally appeared on 'Nat King Cole & Me' ,released through Blue Note and Decca Records in 2017.
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Features2 years ago
‘A Tribute To The Great Nat King Cole’: Marvin Gaye Honours Jazz Royalty
With ‘A Tribute To The Great Nat King Cole’, Marvin Gaye proved that he was as capable of crooning jazz standards as he was turning out soul hits.
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In-Depth2 years ago
Road Works: How Life On The Road Made Music Matter
Touring will continue as long as there are new ears to listen to music. The desire for success, money and creative fulfilment will remain, but for many musicians, it is an essential...
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News3 years ago
Gregory Porter To Salute Nat King Cole At National Museum Of African American History And Culture
The event will also feature a panel discussion to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cole's birth.
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Features3 years ago
‘Unforgettable’: Rediscover Nat King Cole’s Timeless Classic
Nat King Cole’s ‘Unforgettable’ album remains a timeless classic of vocal jazz, arguably representing the high point of his incredible music.
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News3 years ago
Review: ‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’ Imagines An American Icon Losing His Cool
‘Lights Out’ focuses on the last broadcast of Cole’s variety show on 17 December 1957, when the jazz giant famously declared: ‘Madison Avenue is afraid of the dark”.
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News3 years ago
“It’s Been A Gift”: Gregory Porter On His ‘Duet’ With Nat King Cole
"To let his musical accomplishments, fade or diminish even slightly would be a grave mistake. He was and is, a master of the music."
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News3 years ago
Listen To Nat King Cole And Gregory Porter’s ‘The Girl From Ipanema’
The digital duet will be included on the 'Ultimate Nat King Cole' compilation, to be released on 15 March.
