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The Nat King Cole Song Book (1965) was issued as an homage by Sammy Davis Jr. (vocals) to Nat King Cole, whose untimely passing in February of 1965 prompted Davis to document this tribute. Alongside Cole's collaborator, Billy May, and notable jazz arranger Claus Ogerman, Davis and company turned in one of the finest and most underrated efforts. The obvious affinity and respect the artist had for Cole dated back to Davis' work with the Will Mastin Trio in the 1940s. No one can match Cole's refined and sublime delivery however, Davis adds his own unique presence to a variety of pop ballads, early R&B tunes, and all seminal entries in Cole's sizable catalog. While the album contains a total of 14 songs, both "Smile" and "Christmas Song" [aka "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"] have been repeated from previous outings, leaving an even dozen selections recorded specifically for the project. Davis sticks to classic numbers closely (if not primarily) identified with Cole, many of which were among the late vocalist's biggest hits. In fact, the disc commences with his highest charting single of the 1960s, "Rambling Rose." May's unmistakable score swings on a firm mid-tempo stride and the breezy brass section is efficiently interspersed throughout. Another of Cole's top platters is the bouncy and soulful "Send for Me." Again, May's trademark horn interjections propel the melody, as Davis gives a suitably rousing and lively reading. The sophisticated "Route 66" has rarely packed the punch it does here, recalling Davis' interpretation of Mel Tormé's California Suite. Special kudos deserved of the closing medley of "Mona Lisa," "Too Young," and Cole's signature "Nature Boy." Ogerman's restrained instrumentation allows Davis room to make the melodies his own, while still very much retaining the warm, embracing, and above all gentle style that defined Nat King Cole.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
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Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - J Sherman, Writer - N. Sherman, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
CLAUS OGERMAN, Conductor - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - SONNY BURKE, Producer - Irving Gordon, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Nat King Cole, Composer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - Irving Mills, Composer - N. Cole, Writer - I. Mills, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Frank Lavere, Composer - lew douglas, Composer - Cliff Parman, Composer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - C. Parman, Writer - D. Berloc, Writer - F. LaVerne, Writer - L. Douglass, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Russell, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - Sigman, Composer, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
B Rose, Writer - Harold Arlen, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - E.Y. HARBURG, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records
Sammy Davis Jr., Performance, MainArtist - Charlie Chaplin, Composer - John Turner, Composer - Geoffrey Parsons, Composer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1964 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - SONNY BURKE, Producer - Billy May, Arranger - FRED AHLERT, Writer - Roy Turk, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Sammy Davis Jr., Performance, MainArtist - Bobby Troup, Composer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - D.Watson, Writer - W. Best, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records
O. Jones, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., Performance, MainArtist
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
C. Burwell, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - M. PARISH, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by - Wells, Writer - Mel TORME, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - SONNY BURKE, Producer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1964 Reprise Records
E. Ahbez, Writer - Livingston, Writer - Evans, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - Dee, Writer - Lippman, Writer
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1965 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Chronique
The Nat King Cole Song Book (1965) was issued as an homage by Sammy Davis Jr. (vocals) to Nat King Cole, whose untimely passing in February of 1965 prompted Davis to document this tribute. Alongside Cole's collaborator, Billy May, and notable jazz arranger Claus Ogerman, Davis and company turned in one of the finest and most underrated efforts. The obvious affinity and respect the artist had for Cole dated back to Davis' work with the Will Mastin Trio in the 1940s. No one can match Cole's refined and sublime delivery however, Davis adds his own unique presence to a variety of pop ballads, early R&B tunes, and all seminal entries in Cole's sizable catalog. While the album contains a total of 14 songs, both "Smile" and "Christmas Song" [aka "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"] have been repeated from previous outings, leaving an even dozen selections recorded specifically for the project. Davis sticks to classic numbers closely (if not primarily) identified with Cole, many of which were among the late vocalist's biggest hits. In fact, the disc commences with his highest charting single of the 1960s, "Rambling Rose." May's unmistakable score swings on a firm mid-tempo stride and the breezy brass section is efficiently interspersed throughout. Another of Cole's top platters is the bouncy and soulful "Send for Me." Again, May's trademark horn interjections propel the melody, as Davis gives a suitably rousing and lively reading. The sophisticated "Route 66" has rarely packed the punch it does here, recalling Davis' interpretation of Mel Tormé's California Suite. Special kudos deserved of the closing medley of "Mona Lisa," "Too Young," and Cole's signature "Nature Boy." Ogerman's restrained instrumentation allows Davis room to make the melodies his own, while still very much retaining the warm, embracing, and above all gentle style that defined Nat King Cole.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 14 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:39:35
- Artistes principaux : Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Rhino - Warner Records
- Genre : Pop/Rock Pop
© 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactued & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
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