{"title":"Nat King Cole","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNat King Cole Vinyl Records \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Nat King Cole vinyl records at UMusic Shop South Africa. Discover vocal jazz through physical releases that bring the artist’s musical identity, individual recordings and visual presentation into one collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNat King Cole: the music and the story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNat King Cole combined a refined singing voice with the musical instincts of an accomplished jazz pianist. His recordings connect clear diction and relaxed phrasing with a strong sense of swing, allowing popular song and jazz interpretation to remain closely related.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Midnight places Cole’s refined singing inside an intimate jazz ensemble, bringing the relationship between his vocal phrasing and instrumental musicianship into clear focus. The programme is a useful counterpoint to the larger orchestral settings many listeners first associate with his name. A small response from the band can change the feeling of a line, revealing how much of the performance’s elegance depends on relaxed, responsive rhythmic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatalogue highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Midnight: The Complete Sessions places those qualities inside a small-group setting, foregrounding the musicianship behind the familiar vocal personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the familiar singer and the responsive small-group pianist is especially rewarding, revealing how closely those two aspects of his musical identity were connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAfter Midnight: The Complete Sessions: Explore the vinyl presentation of this recording, keeping the programme and its physical presentation together.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy collect Nat King Cole?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSong interpretation rewards close attention to a complete performance, where timing, breath and the instrumental response can change the meaning of a melody that initially seems familiar. Vinyl gives the sleeve artwork and playing sequence a tangible place in a music collection. The visual design and the moment of placing a record on the turntable become part of returning to the music. The particular pressing or package defines the edition, so explore the individual release for its track list and stated presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Nat King Cole at UMusic Shop South Africa and choose a physical release to make part of your own music collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nat-king-cole-after-midnight-the-complete-sessions-2lp","title":"Nat King Cole – After Midnight: The Complete Sessions (Tone Poet Vinyl Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNat King Cole’s jazz vocal masterpiece gets a definitive presentation with After Midnight: The Complete Sessions, an expanded 2-LP set comprising the full recordings the legendary singer\/pianist made for Capitol in 1956 with his trio and featured soloists Willie Smith, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Stuff Smith, and Juan Tizol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mono Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI, and packaged in a deluxe tip-on gatefold jacket including a booklet with archival photos and an essay by Will Friedwald.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP1 — SIDE A\u003cbr\u003e1.    Just You, Just Me\u003cbr\u003e2.   Sweet Lorraine\u003cbr\u003e3.   Sometimes I'm Happy\u003cbr\u003e4.   Caravan\u003cbr\u003e5.   It's Only A Paper Moon\u003cbr\u003eLP1 — SIDE B\u003cbr\u003e1.    You're Looking At Me\u003cbr\u003e2.   The Lonely One\u003cbr\u003e3.   Don't Let It Go To Your Head\u003cbr\u003e4.   I Know That You Know\u003cbr\u003e5.   Blame It On My Youth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP2 — SIDE A\u003cbr\u003e1.    When I Grow Too Old To Dream\u003cbr\u003e2.   (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66\u003cbr\u003e3.   I Was A Little Too Lonely (And You Were A Little Too Late)\u003cbr\u003e4.   You Can Depend On Me\u003cbr\u003eLP2 — SIDE B\u003cbr\u003e1.    What Is There To Say?\u003cbr\u003e2.   Two Loves Have I\u003cbr\u003e3.   Candy\u003cbr\u003e4.   You're Looking At Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46964577632452,"sku":"019995724366","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/files\/3d50a23ac62654511465f788df11a9e2.png?v=1793787671"}],"url":"https:\/\/umg.africa\/collections\/nat-king-cole.oembed","provider":"UMG Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}