Nat King Cole – After Midnight / 2LP Pure Pleasure

Lively playful and relaxed at the same time, jazz legend Cole shows his best side with this highly acclaimed album from 1957. Even if the specification "Nat King Cole and his Trio" is a bit understated,

since Cole in addition to John Collins, Charlie Harris and Lee Young also plays with five guest soloists: Willie Smith (saxophones), Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet), Stuff Smith (violin), Juan Tizol (trombone)

and Jack Costanza (congas, bongos). Together they play wonderful jazz - this is definitely one of Cole's strongest records.

Title

Side 1

1. Just You, Just Me

2. Sweet Lorraine

3. Sometimes I’m Happy

4. Caravan

5. It’s Only A Paper Moon

Side 2

1. You’re Looking At Me

2. The Lonely One

3. Don’t Let It Go To Your Head

4. I Know That You Know

5. Blame It On My Youth

Side 3

1. When I Grow To Old To Dream

2. Route 66

3. I Was A Little Too Lonely (And You Were A Little Too Late)

4. You Can Depend On Me

Side 4

1. What Is There To Say

2. Two Loves Have I

3. Candy

4. You’re Looking At Me (alternate take)