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Even though by the mid-'50s he'd already established himself as a multi-talented entertainer, this collection of piano-centric instrumentals would be the first full-length long-player that Nat King Cole issued during his 20 years on Capitol Records. Released in 1956, the appropriately titled The Piano Style of Nat King Cole contains a whopping (by mid-'50s standards at least) 16 tracks. Half of the material finds the artist supported by a large band and the other with a warm, cozy string section. And making a great thing almost sinful is that the entire effort is orchestrated and conducted by the peerless Nelson Riddle. True to the nature of artist and arranger alike, the project is filled with traditional pop tunes straight out of the Great American Songbook. While the melodies are familiar, each is given a unique sonic stamp. Gershwin's "Love Walked In" provides nothing short of a sublime start as Cole trades elegant leads with the lushly appointed backing ensemble. By contrast, "My Heart Stood Still" bursts forth bearing a joyous jazzy groove that can barely be contained within Cole's blissful runs up and down the ivories. Once again mellowing the tempo is the classy and romantic refinement of a simmering "Imagination," which melts beneath the delicate drizzle of Cole's keys. This stylistic compromise continues as the friskier and decidedly upbeat "I Never Knew," "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," and "Taking a Chance on Love" perfectly temper the tender yet impassioned "April in Paris" and "I See Your Face Before Me." Likewise, the sultry blues "If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" should not be missed. The frenetic "I Want to Be Happy" and equally energetic "Just One of Those Things" stand out from the rest. Cole nimbly reels off some of his most accomplished keyboarding to date, all the while guiding the big band into a spirited musical repartee.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
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George Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Ira Gershwin, ComposerLyricist - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Lorenz Hart, ComposerLyricist - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Johnny Burke, Composer - Jimmy Van Heusen, Composer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gus Kahn, Composer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Ted Fiorito, Composer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Ned Washington, ComposerLyricist - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Victor P. Young, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Walter Donaldson, Composer - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - ABE LYMAN, Composer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Lorenz Hart, ComposerLyricist - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Vernon Duke, ComposerLyricist - John Latouche, ComposerLyricist - Ted Fetter, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Edgar "Yip" Harburg, Author - Vernon Duke, Composer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Vincent Youmans, Composer - Irving Caesar, Composer - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Howard Dietz, Composer - Arthur Schwartz, Composer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Cole Porter, ComposerLyricist - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Cole Porter, ComposerLyricist - Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Henry Creamer, Composer - Jimmie Johnson, Composer
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Nat King Cole, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - FRANK LOESSER, ComposerLyricist - NELSON RIDDLE, Orchestra Leader, AssociatedPerformer - Lee Gillette, Producer - Burton Lane, ComposerLyricist
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Vincent Youmans, Composer - Irving Caesar, Composer - Nat King Cole, MainArtist
(C) 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1955 Capitol Records, LLC
Chronique
Even though by the mid-'50s he'd already established himself as a multi-talented entertainer, this collection of piano-centric instrumentals would be the first full-length long-player that Nat King Cole issued during his 20 years on Capitol Records. Released in 1956, the appropriately titled The Piano Style of Nat King Cole contains a whopping (by mid-'50s standards at least) 16 tracks. Half of the material finds the artist supported by a large band and the other with a warm, cozy string section. And making a great thing almost sinful is that the entire effort is orchestrated and conducted by the peerless Nelson Riddle. True to the nature of artist and arranger alike, the project is filled with traditional pop tunes straight out of the Great American Songbook. While the melodies are familiar, each is given a unique sonic stamp. Gershwin's "Love Walked In" provides nothing short of a sublime start as Cole trades elegant leads with the lushly appointed backing ensemble. By contrast, "My Heart Stood Still" bursts forth bearing a joyous jazzy groove that can barely be contained within Cole's blissful runs up and down the ivories. Once again mellowing the tempo is the classy and romantic refinement of a simmering "Imagination," which melts beneath the delicate drizzle of Cole's keys. This stylistic compromise continues as the friskier and decidedly upbeat "I Never Knew," "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," and "Taking a Chance on Love" perfectly temper the tender yet impassioned "April in Paris" and "I See Your Face Before Me." Likewise, the sultry blues "If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" should not be missed. The frenetic "I Want to Be Happy" and equally energetic "Just One of Those Things" stand out from the rest. Cole nimbly reels off some of his most accomplished keyboarding to date, all the while guiding the big band into a spirited musical repartee.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 16 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:45:41
- Artistes principaux : Nat King Cole
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Capitol Records
- Genre : Pop/Rock Pop
© 1956 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1956 Capitol Records, LLC
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