Nat King Cole

MusicGolden Age

Unforgettable singer and jazz pianist

Facts

Born: 1919
Country: United States
Field: Music
Era: Golden Age

Overview

Founded the King Cole Trio in 1937, one of the first small jazz groups to achieve mass popularity. Solo hits include The Christmas Song 1946, Mona Lisa 1950, and Unforgettable 1951. He hosted The Nat King Cole Show on NBC from 1956 to 1957, the first national variety program hosted by an African American performer. He received a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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