Nathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor. He recorded over 100 songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. He was the first African-American man to host an American television series. He was the father of singer-songwriter Natalie Cole (1950–2015).
Member of: The King Cole Trio
Instruments: Piano • Organ • Guitar • Voice
Genres: Jazz
Occupations: singer-songwriter, pianist, actor, jazz musician, jazz guitarist, television actor