Nat King Cole Sings George Shearing Plays

Nat King Cole and George Shearing teamed up in 1962 to create a studio album that featured new arrangements of two previously released songs, “Lost April” and “I’m Lost”, that Cole made famous earlier in his career.

The album’s focus was on Cole’s vocals and Shearing’s piano playing. The two were backed by an orchestra arranged by Ralph Carmichael. The recording features a classic sound, harmonized melodies, and off scale arrangements.

This pressing by Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs is one from their Original Master Recordings library. The MOFI pressing represents the music very well, offering great detail and excellent dynamic range. Focus is where it should be, which is on Cole and Shearing.

However the orchestra is present when it is appropriate and in the background as necessary to achieve the purpose of the recording.

TRACK LIST

1. September Song
2. Pick Yourself Up
3. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
4. Let There Be Love
5. Azure-Té
6. Lost April
7. A Beautiful Friendship
8. In Other Words
9. Serenata
10. I'm Lost
11. There's A Lull In My Life
12. Don't Go

This is a worthwhile record and most definitely a joy to play on any audiophile system. 💰

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