Nat King Cole & Me
| Nat King Cole & Me | ||||
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| Released | October 27, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Studio | AIR Studios, London, England Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, California Esplande Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:34 | |||
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| Producer | Vince Mendoza | |||
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Nat King Cole & Me is the fifth studio album by American jazz musician and singer Gregory Porter. He sings songs that were either recorded by or inspired by Nat King Cole, whom Porter has cited as an important part of his childhood and an influence on his career. The tracks were arranged by Vince Mendoza for a 70 piece orchestra and recorded at AIR Studios in London, England. It is the first time Porter recorded with a full orchestra. The album was released by Blue Note Records and Decca Records on October 27, 2017.
Jeff Simon of The Buffalo News compared the album to Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell. Other reviewers felt Porter's voice was stronger on big band songs rather than the slower numbers.