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

• Nat King Cole – vocals
• George Shearing – piano, arranger
• Ralph Carmichael – arranger, conductor

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

1. Book: Nat King Cole with George Shearing Quintet & String Choir. Nat King Cole Sings, George Shearing Plays. Capitol Records. 1962.
2. Book: Nat King Cole with George Shearing Quintet & String Choir. Nat King Cole Sings, George Shearing Plays (Re-Issue). Capitol Records. 1987.
3. 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.
4. Album sleeve notes.