Re: Generations pairs some of today's most creative and commercial artists from hip-hop, pop, latin, reggae and rock with Nat King Cole, offering them an opportunity to tip their hats to Nat by virtually joining him in the studio to record an entirely new record. Read more on Last.fm.
Nat "King" Cole (March 17th 1919–February 15th 1965) was a popular American singer and jazz musician.
As a piano player, he formed a jazz trio in 1938 that played Los Angeles nightclubs, one of the first jazz trios featuring guitar and piano. Prior to this he had played music since he was a child and had worked with bands since he was sixteen. He was raised in Chicago and exposed to the abundant jazz scene there. He was heavily influenced by pianist Earl "Fatha" Hines. Read more on Last.fm
