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Contents: [Jazz Department Store: Piano Edition] [SHM-CD] [New Mini Commentary] [First SHM-CD Release] An early masterpiece that reveals just how great a pianist the great singer Nat King Cole was. His style, which makes full use of single notes, was influenced by Earl Hines. This album includes four trio performances (piano, guitar, bass) and songs with vocals (solo and chorus). It also includes the first recording of his signature song, "Sweet Lorraine."
Nat King Cole (p, vo) Oscar Moore (g, vo) Wesley Prince (b, vo) Recorded in Hollywood on December 6, 1940 (M-1, 3, 6, 7), in New York on March 14, 1941 (M-8, 11-13), July 16, 1941 (M-2, 9, 14, 15), and October 22, 1941 (M-4, 5, 10, 16) (Decca) Media Reviews etc. An early masterpiece that reveals just how great a pianist the great singer Nat King Cole was. His style, which makes full use of single tones, was influenced by Earl Hines. This album includes four trio performances (piano, guitar, bass) and songs with vocals (solo & chorus). Includes the first recording of his signature song "Sweet Lorraine". (C)RS
