Nat King Cole
Description
Santa Monica, California, United States
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| Instrument = Singing, piano
| Voice_type = Baritone
| Genre = Vocal jazz, swing, traditional pop, jump blues
| Occupation = Singer-songwriter, pianist
| Years_active = 1936–1965
| Label = Decca, Excelsior, Capitol
| Associated_acts = Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin
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Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was a popular American jazz singer-songwriter and pianist.
Cole first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist, then switched his emphasis to singing, becoming one of the most popular and best known vocalists of all time.