Nat King Cole Musical artist

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He was widely noted for his soft, baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres.Cole was one of the first African Americans to host a television variety show, The Nat King Cole Show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death from lung cancer in February 1965.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Coles Nathaniel Adams; Cole Nat
Birth date	March 17, 1919
Birth place	Montgomery Alabama
Date of death	February 15, 1965
Place of death	Santa Monica California , United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1935
Career ended	1965
associated musical artist	Dean Martin Frank Sinatra Natalie Cole
Background	Solo singer
genre	Vocal jazz Swing music Traditional pop music
instrument	Piano Singing
record label	Capitol Records