St. Louis Blues
Nat King Cole · 1963
12 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of jazz standards woven with Nat King Cole's signature smooth vocals and rich piano arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxation
- lush soundscapes for evening
- smooth vocals for intimate moments
- rich arrangements for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- looking for fast tempos
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1963, Nat King Cole had transitioned from a groundbreaking jazz pianist to a celebrated pop vocalist, enjoying significant commercial success. 'St. Louis Blues' followed his popular album 'Love Is the Thing' (1957) and marked his continued exploration of American music traditions, showcasing blues as well as jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Tony Bennett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture
- 2 Harlem Blues
- 3 Chantez Les Bas
- 4 Friendless Blues
- 5 Stay
- 6 Joe Turner's Blues
- 7 Beale Street Blues
- 8 Careless Love
- 9 Morning Star
- 10 Memphis Blues
- 11 Yellow Dog Blues
- 12 St. Louis Blues
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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