A Brief Introduction to Nate Kinko, King of Jazz

Nat King Cole (Nat King Cole) 19 19- 1965. Lyric king

Nat Kynkor mainly plays musical instruments: piano.

Performance related work: singer

Main musical styles: swing music, pop music.

Nat King Cole is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding men in the history of love songs. Only the voices of Frank Sinatra, bing crosby and Billy Ecclestone can compare with him. His heartfelt interpretation of the song is absolutely unique. His music is unparalleled, and his acting skills are so skillful. In understanding and expressing American music, Nath has reached a unique and superb master realm. In the entertainment circle of less than 30 years, Nat has enriched the connotation of the word "music"; Established records of the Capitol (buildings in Hollywood and Vine Capitol are often mentioned by later generations because of "houses built by Nate"); It provided a valuable career path for later black artists. Although he was already a hot star at that time, few restaurants and hotels were willing to accept a black man to perform. In fact, he is only in a poor [should be the difference between a hotel and a club? ]。 The face of rejection was full of arrogance and prejudice, but Nat overcame them. His successful performance in Las Vegas in his early years broke through the boundaries of skin color, and later his performance on TV opened the door to success for black artists. The all-round artist whose album dominates the charts and spans all kinds of music styles has been constantly breaking through. Nate did his best! His great success with producer Nelson Riddle was even mentioned in the introduction of Sinatra's works. Cole and Riddle also created the first chapter concept album "Singing for Two Lovers" on 1953. Sinatra's masterpiece Song for Young Lovers (also written with Nelson Riddle) has always been regarded as the first concept album, but it is actually a few months later than the former. Thirty-five years after his death, Nat Cole's albums still sell well over 5,000 copies a week, which is only in the United States. Nat King Cole, formerly known as Nathaniel neil adams Coles, was born in March 2007. Nate and his brothers and sisters grew up in a religious family in Montgomery, Alabama. Mother Pelina Adams Coles is the head of the church choir. She taught the children to sing hymns and play the piano while instilling biblical teachings. Nat benefited a lot from it and later studied classical music for a while. Little Nate once sneaked away from home with his brother Eddie from the fire escape and wandered around the bustling jazz street scene in Chicago. The clubs and theaters in the south of Chicago were full of jazz sounds. In the back alley of hutong, Nat absorbed Jimmy NuNei's vocals, Fats Waller and Earl Fatah Haines' infectious piano playing styles. Young Nat ignored the accusation of the church and added the latter's innovative style to the organ performance. /kloc-When he was 0/6 years old, Nat organized two bands, one was Rhythmic Rogue and the other was a quartet named Nat Coles and his Royal Duke. By 1936, the 19-year-old pianist had joined his brother's band Eddie Coles Solid Swingers and recorded his debut. Nate, with a soft voice, often sang hymns in church at the request of his parents, but he didn't play in these early bands. More ironically, he was never satisfied with his singing skills! As a piano player, he has formed his own style, which embodies the influence of early gospel choir and classical music training, and of course, incorporates many things he learned in the "back alley classroom" on the streets of Chicago. Shortly after the premiere, Nat joined Noble Cisle and Enby Black to accompany their mini musical Shuffle. On the tour, she met her future wife, Nadine Robinson. In Los Angeles (it is said), someone absconded with all the box office income, and the tour had to end. When other musicians drove back to Chicago, Nat and Nadine chose to stay. Nate has tasted all kinds of odd jobs and written music lyrics for other people's performances. A five-dollar performance, One Door from San Diego to Bakersfield Street, is familiar with Nat's works. Poor Nat's Straighten Up was sold to Owen Mills for $50. However, his own trio later recorded this song in Capitol, but it unexpectedly became a top 10.

Nat King Cole is the most unique singer in American music history. His voice combines the casual appearance of jazz, the improvisational elegance of big bands, the deep affection of rhythm and blues and the elegant charm of traditional pop music. Through this sound feature, Nat King Cole weaves a variety of situational feelings with his songs: mystery, romance, elegance, melancholy, sadness, enthusiasm, unrestrained, lazy, comfortable, leisurely, serene and lazy.

Nat King Cole's Growing Experience

19 19 March 17 Er was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and grew up in Chicago. Cole played the piano in the church and sang in the choir when he was 0/2 years old. His three brothers Eddie, Fred and Isaac later became jazz musicians. 1936 In the afternoon, Cole left the band "Pure Liars" led by his brother Eddie Cole and went to Los Angeles to lead a band dedicated to the music of the current satirical drama "Drag Forward". 1937, Cole formed his own trio. In order to adjust the atmosphere, Cole sang an old song from time to time between performances. The result was beyond his imagination. The audience needed more songs, so he began to pay attention to singing. It was not until 1940 that they had a chance to record Dika records. In the 1940s, Cole recorded a lot of wonderful jazz records, including 1944 concerts by Lester Young, Jacques, Illinois and the First Jazz Orchestra, as well as many album selections recorded for Congressional Records Company. After singing the very popular Boys of Nature and Song of Christmas, Daniel devoted his main energy to piano playing. 1949. Cole's song "Mona Lisa" had a great influence on pop jazz, and became a famous jazz song.

The ranks of stars. During the period of 1950- 1960, Cole's records were mostly popular folk songs, with occasional exceptions, such as his record After Midnight recorded on 1956. Although Cole's talent in playing is almost concealed by his achievements in singing, he still has superb playing skills. During the period of 1956- 1957, he performed regularly on TV programs and still maintained a high level. 1965 On February 25th, Cole died of lung cancer in Santa Monica, California at the age of 46.

The interesting story of Nat King Cole.

"Infringement of power"

Lyric singer Nate King Cole has a wide range of artistic achievements, especially his passion for fine arts. He can name many names of the world famous paintings. Although Mona Lisa is the name of a painting, Cole borrowed it as the title of his own singing, which not only became popular, but also had a great influence on pop jazz. Someone asked him, "Don't you infringe?" Without thinking, he replied, "Yes, Madame Mona Lisa told me," and Cole boldly used it. I agree. God bless you. "

Nat King Cole's famous album

Complete works of early adaptation

Complete early translation (1938 ~ 194 1 year)

Early recording, hit Jack

Hit the Jack of the Swing Dance: the earliest reconnaissance (1940 ~ 194 1 year)

Nat King Cole and master saxophone.

Nat King Cole met Masterm Saxr, (1942~ 1943).

A complete recording of the congressional record company trio.

Complete the triple recording of the Capitol (1942, 196 1 year)

Nate, Kim Cole

Nat King Cole (1943 ~ 1964)

Jazz encounter