March 17 marks 106 years since the birth of musician Nat King Cole, whose success paved the way for future generations of Black artists.

Nat King Cole’s music remains a timeless gift to the world. His smooth vocals, elegant phrasing, and ability to convey ...

Nat “King” Cole, 45, world-renowned singer and jazz pianist, died in his sleep at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica early Monday, three weeks after he had undergone surgery for removal of ...

Host Steve Beverly takes a look at two classic performances from singer Nat King Cole. Host Steve Beverly takes a look at two classic performances from singer Nat King Cole.

(THE CONVERSATION) Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides.

Nat King Cole, the velvet-voiced singer of such hits as “Unforgettable” and “The Christmas Song,” was born in Montgomery, Ala., on March 17, 1919. He was born Nathaniel Adams Coles to the Rev.

At the end it was almost like the last reel of Citizen Kane. As he lay on his deathbed, Nat ‘King’ Cole repeatedly whispered “Skeeze”. His friends knew no one of that name. By 5.30 in the morning of ...