Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat "King" Cole, was an American musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. Although an accomplished pianist, he owes most of his popular musical fame to his soft baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres. He was one of the first black Americans to host a television variety show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death; he is widely considered one of the most important musical personalities in United States history.
Biography
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Links & Information
Links
- Wikipedia article on Nat King Cole
- IMDb at imdb.com/name/nm0170713
- Last.fm page on Nat King Cole
- MusicBrainz entry on Nat King Cole
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Personal Relationships
- Is the parent of Natalie Cole,
- Has sibling(s) Freddy Cole,
- Is/was married to Marie Ellington,
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BBC Reviews 
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The Essential Nat King Cole
Reviewed by Morag Reavley
...a joy for anyone whose appreciation of Cole goes beyond roasting Yuletide chestnuts.
Credits
| Role | Artist | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Composer | A:xus | When I Fall Remix Project (2000) |
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