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Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays

Nat King Cole · 1962

47 min · 15 tracks · jazz

Smooth jazz melodies intertwine with Nat King Cole's velvet vocals, creating a sophisticated and intimate listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • intimate listening experience
  • smooth background ambiance
  • reflective, contemplative moments
  • consistent melodic sophistication

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1962, Nat King Cole was already a household name, transitioning from his early career as a jazz pianist to becoming a celebrated vocalist. This album marked his collaboration with renowned pianist George Shearing, showcasing Cole's ability to blend pop sensibilities with jazz sophistication at a time when he was solidifying his status in popular music.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 September Song 3:02
  • 2 Pick Yourself Up 3:12
  • 3 I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good 3:44
  • 4 Let There Be Love 2:45
  • 5 Azure-Te 3:55
  • 6 Lost April 3:21
  • 7 A Beautiful Friendship 2:41
  • 8 Fly Me to the Moon 3:32
  • 9 Serenata 3:04
  • 10 I'm Lost 3:30
  • 11 There's a Lull in My Life 2:27
  • 12 Don't Go 2:34
  • 13 Everything Happens to Me 3:20
  • 14 The Game of Love 2:57
  • 15 Guess I'll Go Back Home 2:50

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata