After Midnight: The Complete Session
Editorial Reviews
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Nat "King" Cole endured more than his share of scorn and rebuke from all manner of fans and critics. He wasn't jazzy enough to satisfy many, not white enough to please the pop cultural obsession with Anglo- and Euro-American stardom. In answer to all of this, Cole simply proceeded, crooning beautifully even after he'd walked away from the piano and become primarily a vocal sensation. This 1956 collection is famous as Cole's riposte to the critique that he wasn't jazzy. The session brings several Swing Era stars on board: violinist Stuff Smith, trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, trombonist Juan Tizol, and alto saxophonist Willie Smith. The horns and violin fronted a semistandard jazz setup of guitar, drums, and percussion, along with Cole's own considerable chops on piano. As an improviser, Cole heavily influenced a generation of ivory ticklers, including Oscar Peterson and others, and here he shows himself a stellar pianist. His runs bespeak Cole's utter perfection on the keyboard. This is a crucial document. --Andrew Bartlett --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
After Midnight: The Complete Session, Music, Nat King Cole Trio, Popular Music, Swing, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Average customer rating:
- 'And Still...The King..'
- A unique Nat King Cole collection
- better than a greatest hits CD
- After Midnight
- If you think you know Nat "King" Cole...
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After Midnight: The Complete Session
Nat King Cole Trio
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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- Cool Cole
- The Best of Nat King Cole Trio: The Vocal Classics, Vol. 1 (1942-1946)
- Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays
- Nat King Cole Trio: Instrumental Classics
- The Best of Nat King Cole Trio: The Vocal Classics, Vol. 2 (1947-1950)
ASIN: B00000K45T
Release Date: 1999-07-19 |
Tracks:
- Just You, Just Me
- Sweet Lorraine
- Sometimes I'm Happy
- Caravan
- It's Only A Paper Moon
- You're Looking At Me
- The Lonely One
- Don't Let It Go To Your Head
- I Know That You Know
- Blame It On My Youth
- When I Grow Too Old To Dream
- (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
- I Was A Little Too Lonely (And You Were A Little Too Late)
- You Can Depend On Me
- What Is There To Say
- Two Loves Have I
- Candy
- You're Looking At Me (Alt Take)
Amazon.com
Nat "King" Cole endured more than his share of scorn and rebuke from all manner of fans and critics. He wasn't jazzy enough to satisfy many, not white enough to please the pop cultural obsession with Anglo- and Euro-American stardom. In answer to all of this, Cole simply proceeded, crooning beautifully even after he'd walked away from the piano and become primarily a vocal sensation. This 1956 collection is famous as Cole's riposte to the critique that he wasn't jazzy. The session brings several Swing Era stars on board: violinist Stuff Smith, trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, trombonist Juan Tizol, and alto saxophonist Willie Smith. The horns and violin fronted a semistandard jazz setup of guitar, drums, and percussion, along with Cole's own considerable chops on piano. As an improviser, Cole heavily influenced a generation of ivory ticklers, including Oscar Peterson and others, and here he shows himself a stellar pianist. His runs bespeak Cole's utter perfection on the keyboard. This is a crucial document. --Andrew Bartlett
Customer Reviews:
'And Still...The King..'.......2006-12-18
I've been wearing this out-and I don't know who's in his league as an entertainer;actually,I think it's a toss-up between Nat-and Louis Armstrong-for 'the greatest' title.Just as it's a tough call to decide whether I prefer Armstrong's playing-or singing,I'd say the same about Nat(I've played his 'instrumental classics' cd for several people;all of them have done a double take.."That's Nat King Cole..?"). This cd is a very balanced work as to what Cole is about(aside fronm the 'Ramblin' Rose'stuff-and,who beats him as a pop singer?,anyway).Maybe,even more importantly,I think I'd enlist him as the number one weapon against illiteracy-and-the general mangling of the English language...nah,with Nat,you can understand every word...whoops..syllable-perfectly.
A unique Nat King Cole collection.......2006-02-12
There is some great stuff here that you won't find anywhere else, including one of my favorites, "Don't Let It Go To Your Head" (Lavene/Nast/Hadamik), that I simply can't find anywhere else and sheet music for it doesn't seem to exist. Willie Smith plays some sweet sax, too.
better than a greatest hits CD.......2005-10-07
"greatest hits" collections are nice but usually they have a quality of being too familiar. These are just familiar enough. These songs became standards, and the title says it all. After midnight has a relaxed quality to Nat's piano playing. Not to be rushed, he sings with ease of a late night jam with enough intensity to warm your insides. "You can depend on me" alone is worth the entire purchase price and you still get 17 more songs!!!
After Midnight.......2005-08-17
I don't believe I have ever heard a bad recording of his, but this is exceptionally inspiring for any Nat Cole fan.
If you think you know Nat "King" Cole..........2005-03-15
If you only know King Cole through his big, heavily orchestrated hits, then you don't know him all that well.
"After Midnight" showcases the extraordinary talent of this man as a vocalist and pianist, with spare, perfect accompaniment by top-notch jazzmen. It is a treasure to discover, and rediscover with every listening.
Average customer rating:
- 'And Still...The King..'
- A unique Nat King Cole collection
- better than a greatest hits CD
- After Midnight
- If you think you know Nat "King" Cole...
|
After Midnight: The Complete Session
Nat King Cole Trio
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Swing General
| Swing Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Jazz General
| Traditional Jazz & Ragtime
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Vocal Jazz General
| Vocal Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
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Classic Vocalists
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
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| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
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General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
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| Music
Traditional Pop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
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Similar Items:
- Cool Cole
- The Best of Nat King Cole Trio: The Vocal Classics, Vol. 1 (1942-1946)
- Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays
- Nat King Cole Trio: Instrumental Classics
- The Best of Nat King Cole Trio: The Vocal Classics, Vol. 2 (1947-1950)
ASIN: B00000DQWG
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Just You, Just Me
- Sweet Lorraine
- Sometimes I'm Happy
- Caravan
- Don't Let It Go To Your Head
- I Know That You Know
- Lonely One
- Don't Let It Go To Your Head
- I Know That You Know
- Blame It On My Youth
- When I Grow Too Old To Dream
- Route 66
- What Is There To Say
- You Can Depend On Me
- I Was A Little Too Lonely
- Two Loves Have I
- Candy
- You're Looking At Me (Alt)
Amazon.com
Nat "King" Cole endured more than his share of scorn and rebuke from all manner of fans and critics. He wasn't jazzy enough to satisfy many, not white enough to please the pop cultural obsession with Anglo- and Euro-American stardom. In answer to all of this, Cole simply proceeded, crooning beautifully even after he'd walked away from the piano and become primarily a vocal sensation. This 1956 collection is famous as Cole's riposte to the critique that he wasn't jazzy. The session brings several Swing Era stars on board: violinist Stuff Smith, trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, trombonist Juan Tizol, and alto saxophonist Willie Smith. The horns and violin fronted a semistandard jazz setup of guitar, drums, and percussion, along with Cole's own considerable chops on piano. As an improviser, Cole heavily influenced a generation of ivory ticklers, including Oscar Peterson and others, and here he shows himself a stellar pianist. His runs bespeak Cole's utter perfection on the keyboard. This is a crucial document. --Andrew Bartlett
Customer Reviews:
'And Still...The King..'.......2006-12-18
I've been wearing this out-and I don't know who's in his league as an entertainer;actually,I think it's a toss-up between Nat-and Louis Armstrong-for 'the greatest' title.Just as it's a tough call to decide whether I prefer Armstrong's playing-or singing,I'd say the same about Nat(I've played his 'instrumental classics' cd for several people;all of them have done a double take.."That's Nat King Cole..?"). This cd is a very balanced work as to what Cole is about(aside fronm the 'Ramblin' Rose'stuff-and,who beats him as a pop singer?,anyway).Maybe,even more importantly,I think I'd enlist him as the number one weapon against illiteracy-and-the general mangling of the English language...nah,with Nat,you can understand every word...whoops..syllable-perfectly.
A unique Nat King Cole collection.......2006-02-12
There is some great stuff here that you won't find anywhere else, including one of my favorites, "Don't Let It Go To Your Head" (Lavene/Nast/Hadamik), that I simply can't find anywhere else and sheet music for it doesn't seem to exist. Willie Smith plays some sweet sax, too.
better than a greatest hits CD.......2005-10-07
"greatest hits" collections are nice but usually they have a quality of being too familiar. These are just familiar enough. These songs became standards, and the title says it all. After midnight has a relaxed quality to Nat's piano playing. Not to be rushed, he sings with ease of a late night jam with enough intensity to warm your insides. "You can depend on me" alone is worth the entire purchase price and you still get 17 more songs!!!
After Midnight.......2005-08-17
I don't believe I have ever heard a bad recording of his, but this is exceptionally inspiring for any Nat Cole fan.
If you think you know Nat "King" Cole..........2005-03-15
If you only know King Cole through his big, heavily orchestrated hits, then you don't know him all that well.
"After Midnight" showcases the extraordinary talent of this man as a vocalist and pianist, with spare, perfect accompaniment by top-notch jazzmen. It is a treasure to discover, and rediscover with every listening.
Average customer rating:
- 'And Still...The King..'
- A unique Nat King Cole collection
- better than a greatest hits CD
- After Midnight
- If you think you know Nat "King" Cole...
|
After Midnight: The Complete Session
Nat King Cole Trio
Manufacturer: Indent Series
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Swing General
| Swing Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Jazz General
| Traditional Jazz & Ragtime
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Vocal Jazz General
| Vocal Jazz
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Classic Vocalists
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Vocal Pop
| Broadway & Vocalists
| Styles
| Music
General
| Vocal Pop
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Traditional Pop
| Oldies
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Cool Cole
- The Best of Nat King Cole Trio: The Vocal Classics, Vol. 1 (1942-1946)
- Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays
- Nat King Cole Trio: Instrumental Classics
- The Best of Nat King Cole Trio: The Vocal Classics, Vol. 2 (1947-1950)
ASIN: B000005JJ5
Release Date: 1996-07-23 |
Tracks:
- Just You, Just Me
- Sweet Lorraine
- Sometimes I'm Happy
- Caravan
- Don't Let It Go To Your Head
- I Know That You Know
- Lonely One
- Don't Let It Go To Your Head
- I Know That You Know
- Blame It On My Youth
- When I Grow Too Old To Dream
- Route 66
- What Is There To Say
- You Can Depend On Me
- I Was A Little Too Lonely
- Two Loves Have I
- Candy
Amazon.com
The same year (1957) Cole issued his No. 1 LP of lush ballads, Love Is the Thing, he also scored with After Midnight, a reconvening of his '40s trio for once-more-around takes of classics such as "Route 66," "It's Only a Paper Moon," and "Sweet Lorraine." Lending a hand on various cuts are jazz greats such as trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, Ellington band trombonist Juan Tizol, and violinist Stuff Smith. The music is leisurely and friendly, with romance almost an afterthought; its echo can be heard in such diverse celebrations of American music as Willie Nelson's Stardust, Leon Redbone's On the Track, and The Best of Paolo Conte. --Rickey Wright
Customer Reviews:
'And Still...The King..'.......2006-12-18
I've been wearing this out-and I don't know who's in his league as an entertainer;actually,I think it's a toss-up between Nat-and Louis Armstrong-for 'the greatest' title.Just as it's a tough call to decide whether I prefer Armstrong's playing-or singing,I'd say the same about Nat(I've played his 'instrumental classics' cd for several people;all of them have done a double take.."That's Nat King Cole..?"). This cd is a very balanced work as to what Cole is about(aside fronm the 'Ramblin' Rose'stuff-and,who beats him as a pop singer?,anyway).Maybe,even more importantly,I think I'd enlist him as the number one weapon against illiteracy-and-the general mangling of the English language...nah,with Nat,you can understand every word...whoops..syllable-perfectly.
A unique Nat King Cole collection.......2006-02-12
There is some great stuff here that you won't find anywhere else, including one of my favorites, "Don't Let It Go To Your Head" (Lavene/Nast/Hadamik), that I simply can't find anywhere else and sheet music for it doesn't seem to exist. Willie Smith plays some sweet sax, too.
better than a greatest hits CD.......2005-10-07
"greatest hits" collections are nice but usually they have a quality of being too familiar. These are just familiar enough. These songs became standards, and the title says it all. After midnight has a relaxed quality to Nat's piano playing. Not to be rushed, he sings with ease of a late night jam with enough intensity to warm your insides. "You can depend on me" alone is worth the entire purchase price and you still get 17 more songs!!!
After Midnight.......2005-08-17
I don't believe I have ever heard a bad recording of his, but this is exceptionally inspiring for any Nat Cole fan.
If you think you know Nat "King" Cole..........2005-03-15
If you only know King Cole through his big, heavily orchestrated hits, then you don't know him all that well.
"After Midnight" showcases the extraordinary talent of this man as a vocalist and pianist, with spare, perfect accompaniment by top-notch jazzmen. It is a treasure to discover, and rediscover with every listening.
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