The Quintessence, Vol. 1: Los Angeles – Chicago – Hollywood – New York 1936–1944

Synopsis of The Quintessence, Vol. 1: Los Angeles – Chicago – Hollywood – New York 1936–1944

«The Quintessence, Vol. 1: Los Angeles – Chicago – Hollywood – New York 1936-1944» is the Nat King Cole compilation on double CD.

Double CD featuring recordings by Nat King Cole between 1936 and 1944, from his early days with his brother Eddie Cole's Solid Swingers to the consolidation of his trio, with sessions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Hollywood and New York. Includes jazz and swing classics such as 'Sweet Lorraine', 'Straighten Up and Fly Right' and 'Body and Soul'.

Released in 1995 by Frémeaux & Associés, it is part of the The Quintessence collection directed by Alain Gerber; booklet in French with notes in English.

Aimed at collectors and listeners interested in classic vocal jazz and the evolution of Nat King Cole's trio.