Jazz Greats: Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965),
Stage Name: Nat King Cole

         If ever there was a special Jazz Great, it would be Nat King Cole; with that special voice and style of piano playing he had the World of Music at his feet in his day. He had an extraordinary skill when it came to writing Songs and his Masterpieces have become Standards. Have a listen here, make this Saturday a good one: Nature Boy , When I fall in love , Mona Lisa , Straighten up and fly right , The Christmas Song and Unforgettable

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nat_King_Cole

Background information
Birth name	Nathaniel Adams Coles
Born	(1919-03-17)March 17, 1919 Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Died	February 15, 1965(1965-02-15) (aged 45) Santa Monica, California, United States Interred: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Genres	Vocal jazz, swing, traditional pop, jump blues, vocal
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, pianist
Instruments	Piano, Vocals, guitar
Years active	1935–1965
Labels	Decca, Capitol
Associated acts	Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin