[Dixielandjazz] Vocalists

[Charlie Hooks]

on 2/4/03 11:48 AM, John Petters at jpettjazz at btinternet.com wrote:

> there is more depth in Nat King Cole as well as a great
> natural jazz time.

Absolutely.  And I've found to my everlasting amazement that many people
don't realize what a fantastic piano player Nat was.  I heard him in person
back in 1945 when he wasn't allowed to play in white clubs (in Texas); I had
to sneak into a black club that was packed solid, and they weren't overjoyed
to see a 16 year old white face.  But Nat was worth any risk!

Charlie