{"product_id":"nat-king-cole-legendary-song-stylist","title":"Nat King Cole ‎– Legendary Song Stylist","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNat King Cole – Legendary Song Stylist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginally issued in 1998, \u003cem\u003eLegendary Song Stylist\u003c\/em\u003e is a superb 18-track collection showcasing Nat King Cole's effortless vocal style alongside the intimate jazz sound of his early trio recordings. This Castle\/MAC compilation brings together performances that capture Cole at the heart of the American jazz and popular-song tradition, with recordings drawn largely from the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe collection opens with “Sweet Lorraine”, the 1940 recording that became Cole's first major hit and helped establish him not only as a remarkable jazz pianist but as one of the most distinctive vocalists of his generation. His understated phrasing, immaculate timing and conversational delivery became a defining part of the Nat King Cole sound. The repertoire here is packed with similarly enduring standards, including “It's Only A Paper Moon,” “Embraceable You,” “How Deep Is The Ocean?,” “There Will Never Be Another You” and “My Funny Valentine.” Cole's 1940 “Sweet Lorraine” recording was made with Oscar Moore on guitar and Wesley Prince on bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe compilation also demonstrates Cole's extraordinary ability to make familiar songs sound completely personal. “For Sentimental Reasons”, recorded in August 1946, became one of his signature recordings, while “I Don't Know Why,” “Besame Mucho,” “Laura,” “What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?” and “Too Marvellous For Words” highlight the elegant blend of jazz, swing and traditional pop that made his records so enduring. His early 1940s work with the King Cole Trio is particularly important in the development of the small-group jazz sound that preceded his later career as a major mainstream vocalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWith “Just You, Just Me (Instrumental)” providing an opportunity to hear Cole's piano-led approach without the vocal spotlight, the set finishes with the romantic standards “If Yesterday Could Only Be Tomorrow” and “I'm In The Mood For Love.” Together, these 18 tracks make \u003cem\u003eLegendary Song Stylist\u003c\/em\u003e an appealing introduction to Nat King Cole's early recordings and a useful collection for listeners interested in classic vocal jazz, traditional pop and the golden age of American popular song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Lorraine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's Only A Paper Moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbraceable You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Thought You Ought To Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou Must Be Blind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Deep Is The Ocean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere Will Never Be Another You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Funny Valentine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sentimental Reasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Don't Know Why\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesame Mucho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust You, Just Me (Instrumental)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Realise Now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Yesterday Could Only Be Tomorrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo Marvellous For Words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eI'm In The Mood For Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lgnIHX3JHnY?si=MPdzHVtBLyRGixDO\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Communications Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55540475330902,"sku":"MAC CD 360","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_113266a0-30b4-4476-8a50-83edf5b9c4de.jpg?v=1790769686","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/nat-king-cole-legendary-song-stylist","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}