Nat King Cole

Examining Nat King Cole's career and influence on musicians of all genres, from pop and rock 'n' roll to jazz. Includes archive interviews with Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley.

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer and musician who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He owes most of his popular musical fame to 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.

4 x Radio documentary shows about the great Nat King Cole