{"product_id":"monty-alexander-to-nat-with-love","title":"Monty Alexander – To Nat, With Love","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMonty Alexander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eTo Nat, With Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eA heartfelt tribute from pianist Monty Alexander to one of his greatest inspirations, Nat King Cole, \u003cem data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eTo Nat, With Love\u003c\/em\u003e revisits the elegance, swing, and melodic sophistication of Cole’s repertoire through Alexander’s unmistakable blend of jazz, blues, and Caribbean-inflected rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eKnown for his buoyant touch and effortless swing feel, Alexander approaches these standards with both reverence and personal flair. The album honours the lyrical clarity and warmth associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNat King Cole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e while subtly reimagining each piece through a modern trio sensibility. From the tender phrasing of \u003cem data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eUnforgettable\u003c\/em\u003e to the rhythmic drive of \u003cem data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eRoute 66\u003c\/em\u003e, the music remains grounded in melody while constantly alive with improvisational energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eThe selection draws heavily from the Great American Songbook, including works by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCole Porter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other defining voices of the era, but Alexander’s interpretations ensure the music feels immediate and personal rather than nostalgic. His version of \u003cem data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eNature Boy\u003c\/em\u003e in particular highlights his ability to balance introspection with harmonic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eTo Nat, With Love\u003c\/em\u003e stands as both homage and conversation - an artist speaking directly to his influence, while confidently asserting his own voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1783\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e1 Unforgettable – 1:35\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e2 What Is This Thing Called Love – 5:30\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e3 Moonlight In Vermont – 4:35\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e4 Honeysuckle Rose – 4:37\u003cbr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e5 Three Little Words – 5:38\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e6 Nature Boy – 4:43\u003cbr data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e7 Straighten Up And Fly Right – 2:50\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e8 Too Marvelous For Words – 5:40\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e9 Trouble With Me Is You – 5:04\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e10 Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You – 5:00\u003cbr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e11 It’s Only A Paper Moon – 5:43\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e12 Route 66 – 6:17\u003cbr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e13 Yes Sir, That’s My Baby – 4:55\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Master Mix Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53506792194390,"sku":"CHECD 12","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2fe39ce2-e440-463b-8e24-35b349d7d9b7.jpg?v=1778165853","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/monty-alexander-to-nat-with-love","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}