Nat King Cole began his career as a pianist, influencing a whole generation of pianists, including Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell and Erroll Garner.
Max Harrison begins this six-part series with Nat King Cole's upbringing in late 1920s Chicago.
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Nat King Cole began his career as a pianist, influencing a whole generation of pianists, including Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell and Erroll Garner.
Max Harrison begins this six-part series with Nat King Cole's upbringing in late 1920s Chicago.
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