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Nat King Cole Pop musician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Mar 17, 1919
  • Died: Feb 15, 1965

Nathaniel Adams Coles, known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American singer who first came to prominence as a leading jazz pianist. He was widely noted for his soft, baritone voice, which he used to perform in big band and jazz genres.

Cole was one of the first African Americans to host a television variety show, The Nat King Cole Show, and has maintained worldwide popularity since his death from lung cancer in February 1965.

Only time, education and plenty of good schooling will make anti-segregation work. education

I am famous because I am an African American jazz artist. fame

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