When this song was released in 1961, it was a pivotal time not only for Christmas music, but for America itself—culture was ...

With the death of their sister Natalie Cole on New Year’s Eve 2015, twins Timolin and Casey Cole, 57, have inherited the responsibility of carrying on the legacy of their father Nat King Cole, the ...

This is FRESH AIR. Pop singer and jazz pianist Nat King Cole was born 100 years ago. His centenary this year has prompted numerous tribute albums and now a big reissue of his early recordings. Jazz ...

NAT KING COLE had an instantly recognisable voice and is still played to this day for special occasions where his dulcet tones can set the atmosphere of a room perfectly - but how did he die? Nat King ...

About the show: Nat King Cole, one of the most identifiable voices in American popular music was also one of jazz's finest pianists. His unique sound and remarkable sense of swing led him to be a ...

What defined Nat King Cole's greatness, and his groundbreaking success, wasn't his piano playing; it was his voice. Nat King Cole: An Incandescent Voice Nat King Cole: An Incandescent Voice Nat King ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jane Levere is a New York-based freelance writer covering the arts. The John Pizzarelli Trio, featuring the renowned vocalist and ...

GOOD MORNING: Nat Cole underwent an extensive physical exam for a two million-$-plus insurance policy less than six months ago — and he passed all the tests. Policy was being prepped to give Cole long ...

YouTube clips from Nat King Cole’s short-lived TV variety show, which premiered in 1956, convey the singer’s legendary charm. Handsome, elegant, impeccably dressed and graceful, Cole looked at ease on ...

He started out playing jazz piano, and he was one of the best. His trio — piano, bass and guitar — turned rhythm and melody into a seamless mix. For that alone, we would celebrate Nat King Cole. But ...

Early in his career, Cole formed a trio with guitarist Oscar Moore and bassist Wesley Prince. Hittin' the Ramp, a new 7-CD roundup, showcases the band that help catapult Cole to stardom. This is FRESH ...