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1917-1965  Nat King Cole enjoyed hugely successful careers in both jazz, as a pianist and group leader, and popular music as a singer. He bridged many worlds of entertainment, and was a mellow-voiced artistic ambassador to audiences worldwide. Chicago Jazz Born Nathaniel Coles in 1917 in Montgomery, Alabama, Cole and his family moved to Chicago[continue reading]

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