Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays Explained
| Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Nat King Cole |
| Cover: | natgeorge.jpg |
| Released: | 1962 (Original)[1]
1987 (Re-Issue with Three Bonus Tracks)[2] |
| Recorded: | December 19–22, 1961[3] |
| Studio: | Capitol (Hollywood) |
| Genre: | Vocal jazz |
| Length: | 46:41 |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Producer: | Lee Gillette |
| Prev Title: | The Touch of Your Lips |
| Prev Year: | 1961 |
| Next Title: | Ramblin' Rose |
| Next Year: | 1962 |
Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays is a 1962 studio album by Nat King Cole, featuring the pianist George Shearing. Containing new arrangements of two songs that Nat King Cole made famous in earlier versions: I'm Lost and Lost April.[4] The album peaked at 27 on the Billboard album chart.
Personnel
- Orchestra Members[3]
- Vibes: Emil Richards (5-15), Warren Chiasson (5-15)
- Guitar: Al Hendrickson (5-15)
- Bass played by: Israel Crosby (5-15), Al McKibbon (5-15)
- Arco Bass: Mike Rubin (5-15)
- Drums: Shelly Manne (5-15), Vernell Fournier (5-15)
- Congas: Armando Peraza (5-15), Carlos Vidal (8-9, 14-15)
- Additional Percussion: Nick Martinis (8-9, 14-15), Luis Miranda (8-9, 14-15)
- Trombone: Lloyd Ullate (8-9, 14-15)
- Reeds: Paul Horn (8-9, 14-15), Justin Gordon (8-9, 14-15), Willie Schwartz (8-9, 14-15)
Notes and References
- Book: Nat King Cole with George Shearing Quintet & String Choir. Nat King Cole Sings, George Shearing Plays. Capitol Records. 1962.
- Book: Nat King Cole with George Shearing Quintet & String Choir. Nat King Cole Sings, George Shearing Plays (Re-Issue). Capitol Records. 1987.
- Web site: Nat King Cole with George Shearing Quintet & String Choir. Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA: December 19-22, 1961. Jazz Disco. 27 May 2021.
- Album sleeve notes.
