Nat King Cole

Even though by the mid-'50s he'd already established himself as a multi-talented entertainer, this collection of piano-centric instrumentals would be the first full-length long-player that Nat King Cole issued during his two-plus decades on Capitol Records. Released in 1956, the appropriately titled The Piano Style of Nat King Cole contains a whopping (by mid-'50s standards at least) 16 tracks. Half of the material finds the artist supported by a large band and the other with a warm, cozy string section. And making a great thing almost sinful is that the entire effort is orchestrated and conducted by the peerless Nelson Riddle.

NAT "KING" COLE, piano plus orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle

SIDE 1:

01. Love Walked In
02. My Heart Stood Still
03. Imagination
04. I Never Knew
05. Stella By Starlight
06. What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?
07. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
8. Takin' A Chance On Love

SIDE 2:

01.  April In Paris
02. I Want To Be Happy
03. I See Your Face Before Me
04. Just One Of Those Things
05. I Get A Kick Out Of You
06. If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)
07. I Hear Music
08. Tea For