The drummer never showed up but the famous Nat King Cole Trio was born. Legend has it that an inebriated customer once jammed a paper hat onto the pianist’s head, and proclaimed, “Look!

Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating ...

Six decades after Nat King Cole ... captivating piano skills and enduring charisma earned him international acclaim. One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Cole was not only ...