Give Nat 'King' Cole his due Aug 17, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009. Editor - It must be remembered that no one - not even Sinatra - could top Nat Cole for talent (Letters, July 12). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Les Paul, guitar revolutionary, dies at 94 Aug 14, 2009
" First known as a brilliant guitarist, Paul went on to change the course of music, pioneering the shift from acoustic to electric guitar and inventing multitrack recording. Born Lester William Polsfuss in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 9, 1915, Les Paul was a child guitar prodigy who dropped out of school at 17 to play with Sunny Joe Wolverton's Radio Band. He played jazz and hillbilly picking, made his first recordings in 1936, and in 1938 moved to New York to star on national radio. By his... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Rock guitar pioneerdies Aug 14, 2009
Les Paul began as a country and jazz musician, playing with such acts as Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole. Unhappy with acoustic guitars, he had begun experimenting with guitar amplification at the age of 13 by placing a telephone receiver under the strings. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Freddy Cole’s rep and repertoire keep expanding Aug 14, 2009
The brother of Nat King Cole studied music at the New England Conservatory in the mid- 50s ... After Cole spent several semesters at Juilliard, word reached his dutiful older brother Nat King Cole that school couldn t compete with New York City s 24/7 musical feast. (Boston Globe)
The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician: Les Paul Passes Away at 94 Aug 14, 2009
In 1944 he entered the jazz spotlight--thanks to his dazzling work filling in for Oscar Moore alongside Nat King Cole, Illinois Jacquet, and other superstars --at the first of the prestigious Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts. By his mid-thirties, Paul had successfully combined Reinhardt-inspired jazz playing and the western swing and twang of his Rhubarb Red persona into one distinctive, electrifying style. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obituary: Les Paul Aug 14, 2009
By his mid-30s, Mr Paul was one of the country's most sought after guitarists, playing alongside greats like Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Combining jazz, western swing and hillbilly sounds, he formed the Les Paul trio, and became a regular guest on Bing Crosby's radio show. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Rollin on the River starts Friday Aug 13, 2009
Their duet set includes songs from Buck Owens, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Roberta Flack and Hank Williams. Other free tent entertainment starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday will include a harmonica clinic and Raeanns School of Dance. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Julie & Julia is sweet, tasty treat Aug 5, 2009
With Julie & Julia, Ephron has matured into a talented storyteller who doesnt have to bludgeon the audience with Nat King Cole songs to get them to feel something. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Best of Diana Krall Aug 3, 2009
This was easily the most inspired vocal on her third album, "All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio," her first release to earn a Grammy nomination. "I Don't Know Enough About You" (1997) - Krall sounds right at home on this Peggy Lee standard, playfully cooing, "I know a little bit about a lot of things, but I don't know enough about you." Among the many highlights of "Love Scenes," it makes the most of the intimate jazz-trio setting. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Girl Scouts, seniors dance the afternoon away Jul 30, 2009
Gail Camputaro, who heads the Council on Aging of Volusia County, watched as the older couples moved across the spacious floor, dancing to classic tunes like "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole, performed by the band, the Blue Notes. "We have a choice in life," she said, watching the elderly yet spry crowd, many decked out in tuxedoes and formal gowns. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Song Selections Revealed for Love Is The Answer, the Avidly Anticipated New Studio Album by Barbra Streisand Jul 28, 2009
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TV Family Acting Dynasties Jul 27, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009 By Amy Harrington. Miley Cyrus and father Billy Ray. (Fox News)
Hollywood’s Famous Families Jul 27, 2009
TV Family Acting Dynasties. Friday, July 24, 2009 By Amy Harrington. (Fox News)
Rest in peace? The perils of posthumous pop Jul 21, 2009
Modifications have also been made to the work of such deceased artists as Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Nat King Cole, Hank Williams and Elvis Presley ... On the other hand, she notes, when Natalie Cole with her late father Nat King Cole on his song Unforgettable, the response was favorable from both the critics and the public. (MSNBC -- News)
‘Jersey Boys’ charts the Four Seasons’ rocky course to fame Jul 19, 2009
He began emulating singers he heard on the radio - Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, even a little Ella Fitzgerald. Still, he was living too close to the mob life to be unaffected. (Boston Globe)
60th Anniversary of 45 Single Celebrated by EMI Music With 'Digital 45' Campaign Launching July 14 Jul 15, 2009
More than 35 digital singles will launch the campaign, including original 45 single A-sides and B-sides and top hits by Coldplay, David Bowie, R.E.M., Poison, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dean Martin, Duran Duran, Nat King Cole, Blondie, and Billy Idol, among others. The 45 single, pressed on 7" vinyl, debuted in 1949 and is named for the number of revolutions per minute it takes to play the content on each of its sides. Billy Idol (original 45 single Blondie (original 45 single A-sides & B-sides)... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jermaine Jackson Brings 'Smile,' Tears To Michael Jackson Memorial Jul 8, 2009
" Over the years, the song with its message of positivity and overcoming adversity has been covered by a who's who of greats, including Nat King Cole, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Judy Garland and Jackson himself, on his 1995 double album HIStory: Past, Present and Future: Book I. And now, you can add Michael's brother Jermaine to that list.On Tuesday (July 7), Jermaine Jackson brought the crowd at the to their feet with his touching take on the song, which followed an emotional speech by... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bartender's performance is no act Jul 7, 2009
Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable" flowed through the speakers ... Nat King Cole was followed by the plaintive voice of Hank Williams: "Hear the lonesome whippoorwill / he sounds too blue to fly / the midnight train is whining low / I'm so lonesome I could cry.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jacko's final resting place? Jul 7, 2009
The cemetery is an offshoot of Forest Lawn's sprawling main location in the Glendale area whose long list of notable residents include film icons Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable as well as jazz legend Nat King Cole and Western novelist Louis L'Amour. Despite also being the final resting place of Walt Disney, Forest Lawn prides itself on its lack of commercialization. (iAfrica.com)
Shop for Music Jul 6, 2009
Music - USATODAY.com - Comparison Shopping Beyond Compare. Ray Sings, Basie Swings [Digipak]by Ray Charles/Count Basie rchestra. (USA Today -- Life)
Making a Difference Jul 5, 2009
Even Nat King Cole acknowledged it in the song "Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer." But teens now are proving the "lazy" label wrong as more of them spend their summers volunteering. As teens advance into their high school years, schools are hoping they become more aware of the community around them, which is why volunteering is now a requirement at some schools. (Odessa American, TX)
Jones-Cullom wed May 11 Jul 1, 2009
Music was Nat King Cole s Unforgettable, Handel s Horn Pipe, Mouret s Rodeau and Vivaldi s Allegro, Spring. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory Swiss-dot tulle illusion halter dress with a trumpet skirt featuring lace appliqu;s and a detachable watteau train. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
For black America, Jackson was an icon who transcended race Jul 1, 2009
"Other black entertainers may have been loved in some parts of the world Sammy Davis Jr., Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole but Jackson reached fans in Asia, Russia, China, and Japan," says Najee Ali, one of the city's leading black activists. "No other black ever reached that far before. He was a precursor to the Obama presidency in the sense that he didn't let race pigeonhole him.". (Christian Science Monitor)
Jackson Was A Study In Black And White Jun 29, 2009
Is Danyel Smith too young to remember Jackie Robinson, or Hank Aaron, or Arthur Ashe, or Wilt Chamberlain, or Julius Erving, or Magic Johnson, or Michael Jordan, or Charles Barkley, or Cassius Clay aka Muhammed Ali, or Louis Armstrong, or Harry Belafonte, or Chuck Berry, or James Brown, or Ray Charles, or Nat King Cole, or John Coltrane, or Miles Davis, or Aretha Franklin, or Marvin Gaye, or Jimi Hendrix, or Lena Horne, or Etta James, or Quincy Jones, or Wynton Marsalis, or Smokey Robinson, or... (CBS News)
The Jazz Beat: Diana Krall, struggling no more Jun 28, 2009
Her third, All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio (1996) was nominated for a Grammy and continued for 70 weeks in the Billboard jazz charts. Love Scenes (1997) quickly became a hit record with the trio of Krall, Russell Malone (guitar) and Christian McBride (bass). (Kingston Mariner, MA)
For blacks, Jackson's struggles mirrored their own Jun 28, 2009
Jackson moonwalked through doors opened by Jackie Robinson, Nat King Cole, Harry Belafonte, Martin Luther King Jr., Sidney Poitier, and Muhammad Ali, and he is usually mentioned alongside Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the Beatles. He was a crossover genius. (Boston Globe)
Getting Acquainted With 25 Questions Jun 26, 2009
Perry Como, Nat King Cole and daughter, and Gaithers gospel group 15. What's the best book you've read in past years. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Wilmington library presents a night of jazz Jun 23, 2009
Her focus is singing songs in the tradition of classic singers like Joe Williams, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and Tony Bennett. Thanks to the Friends for subsidizing this event, tickets are affordable for a concert of this caliber. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Simple tunes for troubled towns Jun 19, 2009
Detroit's Metro Times described said in a review of the band that "the quintet is a tribute to the smoky, sophisticated sound of 1930s and '40s jazz, with plenty of influence from Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole Trio and Sarah Vaughan, and it's a trip to hear Davis channel those old greats. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a bunch of guys playing the hell out of vintage instruments as backup.". Shout Sister Shout was formed in 2006. (Niles Star, MI)
Breaking the silence Jun 19, 2009
" The past, it seems, continues to define Simon and Garfunkel. They began singing together after meeting at school in Queens, New York, when Simon recalls seeing Garfunkel sing a Nat King Cole tune to rapturous schoolyard applause. "It was a sensation in the fourth grade," he says, wryly. "Up until then, I'd been a sports-mad kid, but I thought, 'Hmm, that's very interesting, he got so much attention, I wonder if I can do that. " According to the pair, that soon-to-be-famous vocal blend (which... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Links to other featured weather-related tunes Jun 17, 2009
by Nat King Cole 6/27/07. by Mungo Jerry 6/20/07. (USA Today -- Weather)
City Beat (75) Jun 16, 2009
Plays include Unforgettable: The Life and Times of Nat King Cole, Clarence Darrow, Mark Twain, Semi-literate Lecturer, Liar, & Loafer and Don t Hug Me. Festival passes available. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Queen of the comebacks Jun 6, 2009
When your mother is Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz, and your father is a famous director (An American In Paris, Gigi), your life's cast is peppered with family friends who read like a credit list: Ira Gershwin (her godfather), Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Noel Coward, Humphrey Bogart and Fred Astaire. "They were the neighbours," she says, waving away raised eyebrows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Making friends May 31, 2009
Interact member Adam Langenstein played Unforgettable by Nat King Cole on the piano to the residents who joined in a sing-along, a press release said. Incoming Interact President Sam Lynass met 1930 NBHS graduate Ruth Anderson Shutter and they talked about the NBHS fight song, which has changed over the years. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The Perfect Staycation May 30, 2009
In 1963, Nat King Cole s introduced the listening world to those lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer (Wikipedia, 2009); and even now, in the year 2009, that song still reverberates with the essence of the sweltering, steamy days that run from early June through late August in most of the continental United States ... Wikipedia (2009) Nat King Cole, retrieved May 29, 2009 from. (Suite101.com)
Colham Ferry teachers, staff shine with rock 'n' roll talent May 27, 2009
Sonny and Cher, Nat King Cole, ABBA, Selena, Tina Turner, the B-52's and Miley Cyrus were there, among others. Actually, the teachers and staff decided to do their own impressions of those stars in a talent contest hosted by the school. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Natalie Cole back at home after kidney transplant May 27, 2009
The daughter of Nat King Cole had been receiving dialysis three times a week since September. But she still continued to perform in support of her latest album, the Grammy-winning Still Unforgettable. (USA Today -- Life)
Susan Boyle fans await next stage May 24, 2009
Recommendations include Barbra Streisand's "A Star is Born" and "At Last," a classic that has been covered by big names such as Etta James and Nat King Cole. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
Natalie Cole has kidney transplant surgery May 22, 2009
The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole had her greatest success with the 1991 CD Unforgettable. With Love, which paid tribute to her late father with reworked versions of some of his best-known songs. (MSNBC -- News)
Cole 'resting' after transplant May 22, 2009
Maureen O'Connor said the 59-year-old daughter of Nat King Cole had decided to postpone her summer tour, set to begin in June, as she recovers. Last month, she told US talk show host Larry King that she faced a lifetime of dialysis after both her kidneys failed following treatment for hepatitis C.. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Natalie Cole Kidney Transplant Bittersweet May 22, 2009
Nat King Cole, the singer of Unforgettable, died of lung cancer in 1965. Timoling and Casey Cole (Michele Sandberg/Special to Page2Live). (Newsmax)
'Medium' moves to CBS May 21, 2009
The daughter of the late Nat King Cole has been receiving dialysis three times a week since September. She still continued her concert tour in support of her latest album, "Still Unforgettable." The Grammy-winner announced she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in February 2008. (Boston Globe)
'Vanished Smile' and 'Crimes of Paris' examine the theft and return of painting of Mona Lisa May 17, 2009
Unlike Steinheil, the woman in the picture Peruggia stole has, over the centuries, captured the imaginations of Goethe, Pater, Nat King Cole, and a seemingly endless stream of tourists who flock each year to the Louvre. Envisioning an empty space on the patch of wall where her portrait hangs would be to conjure up an entirely different and profoundly diminished world. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Air Force jazz emsemble to perform in Racine May 14, 2009
The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble s Racine show will feature selections composed by Buddy Rich, Tower of Power, Nat King Cole, Al Jarreau, Harry Connick Jr. and more. Hyatt will be featured on an arrangement of Makin Whoopee by Shaun Evans. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Krall at her most Vancouver-esque May 14, 2009
The Nanaimo-born jazz singer was relaxed and chatty, riffing on everything from hockey to a Nat King Cole playoff she once took part in against Oscar Peterson. "I did not win that one," she smiled. (Globe and Mail)
Senior Day dominance May 2, 2009
It s not only a timeless song by Nat King Cole, it s how Taylor Larsen will always remember his Senior Day experience as a member of the Mountain Crest baseball team. Larsen, one of six Mustang seniors, darn near pitched a five-inning perfect game, securing the no-hitter and leading Mountain Crest to a 10-0 drubbing of Bonneville in MC s regular-season home finale Friday at The Yard. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Matt walks away from 'Idol,' but 'I'm not kicking myself' May 1, 2009
But it was a great way to go out, with Simon saying you're brilliant and comparing you to Nat King Cole. IDOL' CHATTER: RECAP. (USA Today -- Life)
Abdul compares Adam Lambert to Michael Phelps Apr 30, 2009
Cowell compared Giraud's vocal phrasing to that of Nat King Cole. Another aspiring Idol will get the boot on Wednesday's elimination show, and the two-part finale is three weeks away. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
May Calendar Apr 30, 2009
Musical tribute: A Tribute to Nat King Cole, 7:30 p.m., Academy Theatre, 275 Chestnut St., Meadville. Tickets: $25. (Erie Times-News, PA)
American Idol recap: Sleazy and superb Adam Lambert is Feeliiiing Good Apr 29, 2009
I can tell that you love the music and I heard some almost Nat King Cole kind of phrasing there. I thought you were absolutely brilliant. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Scots 'bucking funeral pop trend' Apr 16, 2009
TOP 10 POP SONGS 1 My Way - Frank Sinatra/Shirley Bassey 2 Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler/Celine Dion 3 Time To Say Goodbye - Sarah Brightman/Andrea Bocelli 4 Angels - Robbie Williams 5 Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy 6 You Raise Me Up - Westlife/Boyzone/Josh Grobin 7 My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion 8 I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston 9 You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry and the Pacemakers 10 Unforgettable - Nat King Cole. The Co-operative Funeralcare survey found that since its last... (BBC News -- UK)
Blog about fun at Guantanamo quashed Apr 3, 2009
The daughter of Nat King Cole said she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in February 2008. Her kidneys failed after treatment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
True blue civil servant Mar 28, 2009
Each day, he leaves his office to go home to his family, sports on the tube and music, be it classical southern Indian music or the deep tones of Andy Williams, Nat King Cole and Dean Martin. Rajandram has been into competitive sports since a child. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Special Treatment for Chris? Mar 26, 2009
Maybe we can expect to see avatars in the form of EMI/Capitol artists Beatles, Beach Boys, Tina Turner, Nat King Cole, Sinatra, etc. Who s going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland on April 4th. (Fox News)
Feature story in The New York Times puts Lodi teen’s copyright battle into spotlight (908) Mar 25, 2009
On her feed, she sings Taylor Swift s White Horse, Nat King Cole s L-O-V-E and her most popular video is Jonas Brothers Burning Up, which has been viewed more than 148,000 times since it was posted in September. More online. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
More Kicks From The Remix Tricks Mar 24, 2009
Two recent CDs one featuring the music of Nat King Cole, the other using recordings of Johnny Cash make you think again ... The Nat King Cole "Re:Generations" has to push harder for the remixes to work, because Cole's original production was so finely crafted. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Jack Lawrence, 96; penned lyrics for 'Tenderly,' other hits Mar 24, 2009
In a songwriting career that began in the early 1930s, Jack Lawrence had his songs recorded by artists such as Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, the Andrews Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Tony Bennett. Among his songs, written in collaboration, are "Sunrise Serenade," which was recorded by Glenn Miller, and "Yes, My Darling Daughter," a hit for Dinah Shore. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for March 23 Mar 23, 2009
The album -- consisting of four 78 RPM shellac records, was the King Cole Trio, featuring Nat King Cole. Among the eight sides, three featured vocals by Cole. (PR Newswire)
Putting a top on iconic topless show Mar 22, 2009
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Pop Culture - Leslie Gray Streeter Mar 18, 2009
Pulling from the vast songbook of her late father, Nat King Cole , as well as her own, the luminous Cole, a big band and her fabulous back-up singers led listeners on a romantic musical trip mostly to the 1950s, with a few stops in the 70s. Posted in. (The Palm Beach Post)
Brian McKnight: GOOD for the SOUL Mar 13, 2009
With his lyrics composed like a romance novel, and a velvety voice in the tradition of Stevie Wonder and Nat King Cole, 40-year-old McKnight might be labeled a balladeer, but becoming a pop heartthrob was not his childhood dream. "In my family, being a musician is pretty much predestined - it has never been something special. Everyone plays [music], everybody sings. Music is just part of who we are," says McKnight, whose older brother Claude formed the Grammy-winning gospel a cappella group Take... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
An unforgettable night with Natalie Cole Mar 11, 2009
When Natalie Cole, daughter of legendary Nat King Cole and 10-time Grammy award-winning rhythm and blues singer, kicked off her Jakarta concert with Frank Sinatra's "Come Rain or Come Shine", she struck a chord with the crowd who had braved the sheeting rain to spend the evening with her. Cole's Monday night performance at the Grand Melia Hotel ballroom was above all a tribute to the great American songbook, from "Coffee Time", a recommendation from Tony Bennett, to Frank Sinatra's "L-O-V-E" and... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
PICK OF THE WEEK: The Roots Mar 10, 2009
Pick of the Week: The Roots dig into Nat King Cole, jazz - USATODAY.com ... Pick of the Week: The Roots dig into Nat King Cole, jazz ... The Roots' Questlove, left, and Black Thought channel Nat King Cole. (USA Today -- Life)
Cherished Citizen Mar 8, 2009
"But I liked jazz from my New York days, when I went to Small's Paradise in Harlem and met a lot of guys like Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and Nat King Cole. "When we moved to San Francisco, I lived on Spruce Street near Kezar before we bought a house in Forest Hills, near where Mayor (George) Christopher lived. I just didn't go out much, but Sammy Davis would come over to the house, and I'd see Dizzy and Duke when they'd come to town. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Arranger George Mesterhazy: The beat goes on Mar 8, 2009
Mesterhazy survived the transition, backing top acts at Harrah's and the Claridge, and learning the ropes from arranger Billy May, who had worked with Sinatra, Crosby and Nat King Cole. But Mesterhazy wanted more, and he wasn't getting it in Atlantic City. (San Francisco Chronicle)
