Nat King Cole News

Jazz singer and pianist Freddy Cole, brother of the late legendary singer Nat "King" Cole, will headline a jazz concert tonight at 7:30 at the Strand Theatre to benefit the Cobb Library Foundation.

Jazz legend Freddy Cole brings his world renowned music to the Strand. The brother of Nat King Cole, Freddy will share the stage with Atlanta jazz favorite Dwight Andrews.

Who would have guessed that lyrics such as "ba-doo-bop-do-do" could bring together people from the "Greatest Generation" of the 1920s all the way to Generation Y'ers -- and beyond? Given what happened during Lawrence's Jazz Celebration Weekend Nov.

Meet Jim Altamore... a versatile jazz singer of popular standards from what is known today as the Great American Songbook.

Freddy Cole performs in Switzerland in November, 2006. Freddy Cole will help make the holidays swing with "Jazz Christmas 2009" on Dec.

Director Richard Curtis, left, January Jones and Chris O Dowd on the set of the comedy Pirate Radio.

For a mild-mannered man whose music was always easy on the ear, Nat King Cole managed to be a figure of considerable controversy during his 30 years as a professional musician.

Loading... A kidney transplant saved Natalie Cole's life a ' and now she's ready to give back with a benefit concert for LifeNet Friday at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach.

Aplethora of jazz and blues acts will flutter down on the Garden State in November, making winter's approach easier to bear.

Top By Barbara Payne Source: Loudoun Times-Mirror THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 2009 UPDATED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 2009 "The falling leaves drift by the window, The autumn leaves of red and gold" The song "Autumn Leaves," made famous by singer Nat King Cole, resonates this time of year as nature puts on a brilliant show of color here in Loudoun.

L ife has had some extreme moments for Natalie Cole, who will perform Nov. 5 at the Salem Civic Center.

The Palace Hall hosts tonight a sensational concert from nine time Grammy winner Natalie Cole, for the first time in Romania.

Nat King Cole's music filled the air in downtown Jackson Thursday night. Several musicians sang the famous baritone's songs at the Aeneas building, all to benefit the Jackson Symphony.

The Charleston Jazz Series presents the Freddy Cole Quartet at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at the Centennial Room of the South Charleston Ramada Inn.

The Songs of Nat King Cole will be the subject of a New Harmonies lecture by Daphne Simpkins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct.

NEW ORLEANS On Thursday, October 15th New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan is the featured performer for the opening night of the historic Polk Theatre's Best Music Venues series.

Autumn Leaves - Nat King Cole - LIVE >> Posted By Progressive 5 hours, 33 minutes ago in Arts & Entertainment "Autumn Leaves" is a much-recorded popular song.

Ben's Chili Bowl Restaurant, a famous diner in Washington for politicians and celebrities, has lost its founder Ben Ali who died Wednesday of natural causes, the restaurant said on its website .

Did you know that Nat King Cole was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama? Yes, it's true.

5-10 at Presentation House Theatre. Curtain: 8 p.m. Tickets: $29/26/21. Box office: 604-990-3474. Info: www.phtheatre.org. Some artists are just impossible to forget, their music stands the test of time, and that's most definitely the case with Nat King Cole.