King Cole Trio, Volume 3

by The King Cole Trio

King Cole Trio, Volume 3 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1948-01-00
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 49:16
  • Community rating: 3.72/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Oscar Moore, Johnny Miller, Nat King Cole

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing their incredibly successful run, the drumless ensemble effortlessly balances swinging jazz interplay with smooth, commercially potent vocal delivery. The leader's pristine enunciation and charismatic piano work remain the anchor of the impeccably arranged tracks. The release perfectly encapsulates the trio's refined, highly influential mid-century pop-jazz crossover formula.

Genres

Descriptors: modern, technical, melodic, piano, lounge

Tracklist

  1. Makin' Whoopee
  2. Too Marvelous For Words
  3. I'll String Along With You
  4. Honeysuckle Rose
  5. This Is My Night To Dream
  6. Rhumba Azul

Credits

  • The King Cole Trio - primary artist
  • Johnny Miller - bass
  • Oscar Moore - guitar
  • The Nat King Cole Trio - piano, vocals, written-by
  • Gus Kahn - written-by
  • Walter Donaldson - written-by
  • Johnny Mercer - written-by
  • Richard Whiting - written-by
  • Al Dubin - written-by
  • Harry Warren - written-by
  • Andy Razaf - written-by
  • Fats Waller - written-by
  • James V. Monaco - written-by
  • Johnny Burke - written-by

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