Nat King Cole - Live at the Blue Note Chicago (CD)

Known for his velvety voice and sophisticated charm, Nat King Cole's music and persona exudes a timeless elegance resonating with audiences of all ages. Showcasing a different side of Nat, Live at the Blue Note Chicago creates a personal connection, taking the listener back to his Chicago Roots. Nat King Cole returns home to his beloved Bronzeville neighborhood in August of 1953, performing at least twice-a-day for a week at one of Chi-town's first integrated venues, the Blue Note. Clearly inspired by his hometown community, Nat dynamically incorporates the playful provocations and cultural camaraderie of the audience - inserting spontaneous wit, laughing at his unrestrained piano solos, and exchanging musical phrases with particularly enthusiastic and equally clever crowds -Nat allows the vibrance of this collective energy to elevate these intimate performances to extraordinary historic significance. Travel back to the Blue Note Chicago with these incredibly rare, never-before-heard, live recordings now available on Vinyl, CD and DSPs.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Frank Holzfeind Introduction #1
2. Little Girl
3. Unforgettable
4. It's Only a Paper Moon
5. Love Is Here to Stay
6. Too Marvelous for Words
7. What Does It Take?
8. You Stepped Out of a Dream
9. Exactly Like You
10. Sweet Lorraine
11. Can't I?
12. Band Introduction
13. Calypso Blues

Disc: 2

1. Frank Holzfeind Introduction #2
2. Walkin' My Baby Back Home
3. Mona Lisa / Too Young
4. Blue Gardenia
5. Straighten Up and Fly Right
6. Funny (Not Much)
7. Somewhere Along the Way
8. Nature Boy
9. Pretend
10. A Fool Was I
11. If Love Is Good to Me
12. I Am in Love
13. This Can't Be Love
14. Route 66