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Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole
Background information
Birth nameNathaniel Adams Coles
Born(1919-03-17)March 17, 1919
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
DiedFebruary 15, 1965(1965-02-15) (aged 45)
Santa Monica, California, United States
Genresjazz, swing, blues
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, pianist
InstrumentsSinging, piano
Years active1936–1965
LabelsCapitol

Nathaniel Adams Coles, professionally known as Nat King Cole, (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965) was an American jazz musician, singer and songwriter. He was born in the southern city of Montgomery, Alabama. His father was a Christian minister. Millions of Nat King Cole’s recordings were sold while he was alive. He died of lung cancer in February, 1965, when he was 45 years old. People around the world still enjoy listening to the music of one of America’s greatest performers of popular and jazz music.


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