Nat King Cole And His Trio After Midnight (2 LP)

Featured as one of the 'Records to Die For' in the February 2011 issue of Stereophile! Pressed at Pallas in Germany!
Lively, playful and relaxed at the same time, jazz legend Cole shows his best side with this highly acclaimed album from 1957. Even if the statement "Nat King Cole and his Trio" is a bit understated, since Cole also performs with five guest soloists in addition to John Collins, Charlie Harris and Lee Young: Willie Smith (saxophones), Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet), Stuff Smith (violin), Juan Tizol (trombone) and Jack Costanza (congas, bongos). Together they play wonderful jazz – this is definitely one of Cole's strongest records.
Although Cole is renowned for pop hits such as "Stardust", he was also an accomplished jazz pianist. Nat "King" Cole is joined by a noteworthy group of artists including Willie Smith, Harry Edison, Juan Tizol, and Stuff Smith. Also featured are John Collins, Charlie Harris, Lee Young, and Jack Costanzo.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Double LP
• Audiophile Mastering
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• Limited Edition

Musicians:

• Nat "King" Cole, piano, vocals
• John Collins, guitar
• Charlie Harris, bass
• Lee Young, drums
• Willie Smith, alto saxophone
• Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet
• Stuff Smith, violin
• Juan Tizol, valve trombone
• Jack Costanzo, congas, bongos

Selections:

Side A
1. Just You, Just Me
2. Sweet Lorraine
3. Sometimes I'm Happy
4. Caravan
5. It's Only A Paper Moon
Side B
1. You're Looking At Me
2. The Lonely One
3. Don't Let It Go To Your Head
4. I Know That You Know
5. Blame It On My Youth
Side C
1. When I Grow To Old To Dream
2. Route 66
3. I Was A Little Too Lonely (And You Were A Little Too Late)
4. You Can Depend On Me
Side D
1. What Is There To Say
2. Two Loves Have I
3. Candy
4. You're Looking At Me (Alternate Take)

Recorded at Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, California between August 15 & September 24, 1956