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The Nat King Cole

LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE CHICAGO - CLEAR VINYL (140G, 2LP)

LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE CHICAGO - CLEAR VINYL (140G, 2LP)

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Known for his velvety voice and sophisticated charm, Nat King Cole's music and persona exudes a timeless elegance resonating with audiences of all ages. Showcasing a different side of Nat, Live at the Blue Note Chicago creates a personal connection, taking the listener back to his Chicago Roots. Nat King Cole returns home to his beloved Bronzeville neighborhood in August of 1953, performing at least twice a day for a week at one of Chi-town’s first integrated venues, the Blue Note.

Clearly inspired by his hometown community, Nat dynamically incorporates the playful provocations and cultural camaraderie of the audience – inserting spontaneous wit, laughing at his unrestrained piano solos, and exchanging musical phrases with particularly enthusiastic and equally clever crowds –Nat allows the vibrance of this collective energy to elevate these intimate performances to extraordinary historic significance.

Travel back to the Blue Note Chicago with these incredibly rare, never-before-heard live recordings, now available on vinyl for Spotify Fans First!

  • Incredibly Rare Never-Before-Heard Live Performances from Nat’s 1953 Blue Note Chicago Residency
  • Includes Spectacular Versions of "Unforgettable," "Paper Moon" and "Route 66"
  • 6- Page Booklet with Extensive Liner Notes by Nat King Cole Biographer Will Friedwald. Plus Rare Photos.
  • 4-Page Replica of Original 1953 Blue Note Chicago Newsletter and Graphics promoting Nat's performance
  • Restored Audio from the Original Tapes

Tracklisting:

LP One
Side 1

  1. Frank Holzfeind Introduction #1
  2. Little Girl
  3. Unforgettable
  4. It’s Only A Paper Moon
  5. Love Is Here To Stay
  6. Too Marvelous For Words
  7. What Does It Take?

Side 2

  1. You Stepped Out Of A Dream
  2. Exactly Like You
  3. Sweet Lorraine
  4. Can’t I?
  5. Band Introduction
  6. Calypso Blues

LP Two
Side 3

  1. Frank Holzfeind Introduction #2
  2. Walkin' My Baby Back Home
  3. Mona Lisa / Too Young
  4. Blue Gardenia
  5. Straighten Up And Fly Right
  6. Funny (Not Much)
  7. Somewhere Along The Way
  8. Nature Boy

Side 4

  1. Pretend
  2. A Fool Was I
  3. If Love Is Good To Me
  4. Am In Love
  5. This Can’t Be Love
  6. Route 66
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