A 1952 collection of torch songs, Nat King Cole's "Penthouse Serenade" features the singer backed by a string orchestra. The album showcases Cole's smooth vocal delivery on a set of standards.
- The album was released in 1952 by Capitol Records.
- It was one of several albums Cole released in the early 1950s that featured lush orchestrations.
- The album has been reissued multiple times on CD.
Nat King Cole was an American singer and pianist. He was a leader in the jazz and rhythm and blues genres, and was known for his warm baritone voice. In 1952, Cole was at the height of his recording career, having achieved widespread fame in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Tracklist
More from Nat King Cole
Just One Of Those Things2023
Mona Lisa1950
The Christmas Song2013
Love Is the Thing1957
The Extraordinary2014
The Very Thought of You1958
L-O-V-E1964
Nat King Cole Sings / George Shearing Plays2023
Christmas With Nat King Cole2018
Live at the Blue Note Chicago2024
The Velvet Voice1999
The Very Best of Nat King Cole2006
