Jazz / Vocal, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Billy Rose Composer
Bob Marcus Composer
Frankie Laine Composer
Fred Karger Composer
Gordon Clifford Composer
Gordon Jenkins Arranger, Conductor, Composer
Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra Orchestra
Harry Warren Composer
J. Fred Coots Composer
James Ritz Producer, Liner Notes
James Van Heusen Composer
Johnny Burke Composer
Lee Gillette Producer
Lillian Rosedale Goodman Composer
Lorenzo Pack Composer
Mack Gordon Composer
Mort Dixon Composer
Nacio Herb Brown Composer
Nat King Cole Vocals
Ray Noble Composer
Sam M. Lewis Composer
Sammy Cahn Composer
Steve Allen Composer
Nat King Cole possessed one of the most accessible and appealing voices of any singer in the 1950s. This ballad-oriented set puts the emphasis completely on his voice (there is no piano playing or any hint of his jazz-oriented past) and features Cole accompanied by Gordon Jenkins' sweet arrangements for a string orchestra. Many other singers might find it difficult to overcome, much less uplift this type of accompaniment, but Cole's basic and honest delivery works quite well in this setting. Highlights include "The Very Thought of You," "But Beautiful," "This Is All I Ask," "For All We Know," and "The More I See You." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
