World Of Nat King Colehttp://www.fishpond.com.au/Music/World-Of-Nat-King-Cole-Stan-Kenton-His-Orchestra-George-Shearing-Quintet-Natalie-Cole/0724356068025
If there are radio stations in the afterlife, one thing is certain--at least one channel is eternally playing Nat "King" Cole. With his butter-rich baritone and the intimate warmth of his delivery, Cole cuts straight to the soul and through the ages. Longtime fans will likely own the songs featured here on original studio albums or previously released compilations, but THE WORLD OF NAT KING COLE skims the cream from Cole's pop career, making it an excellent place for beginners or those seeking an economical best-of set.
Some of the finest cuts here are from Cole's early-1960s work with his trio. Spare, mellow, and flawlessly executed, treatments of "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons," among others, are enough to melt the heart on first listen. (These tunes also showcase Cole's deft touch on piano.) The remaining tracks feature Cole performing with orchestras led by luminaries Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Les Baxter, and Stan Kenton, along with other highly memorable sides, including "Mona Lisa" and two versions of "Unforgettable" (the original and the posthumous duet with daughter Natalie). Concise and well selected, this is an outstanding collection focusing on the key songs of a truly legendary singer.
Professional Reviews
Mojo (Publisher) (p.115) - 4 stars out of 5 - "Cole was from a smaller-group jazz background, a training that adds spice to later, ostensibly easy-listening material such as L-O-V-E."
Format:
Compact Disc
Country:
USA
UPC:
0724356068025
Studio/Live:
Studio
Release Date:
24 January, 2005
Guest Artist:
Stan Kenton & His Orchestra; George Shearing Quintet; Natalie Cole
Tracks
1. Let's Face The Music And Dance
2. Mona Lisa
3. When I Fall In Love
4. Unforgettable
5. It's All In The Game
6. Too Young
7. Nature Boy
8. Smile
9. Walkin' My Baby Back Home
10. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
11. Straighten Up And Fly Right
12. On The Street Where You Live
13. A Blossom Fell
14. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
15. Pretend
16. Autumn Leaves
17. Looking Back
18. Send For Me
19. Love Letters
20. Somewhere Along The Way
21. Orange Coloured Sky
22. Ramblin' Rose
23. Let There Be Love (W/George Shearing)
24. L-O-V-E
25. Stay As Sweet As You Are
26. Unforgettable (Duet W/Natalie Cole)
27. Stardust
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