The Nat King Cole Trio – The Vintage Years

A wonderful collection of early Nat King Cole Trio recordings, The Vintage Years showcases the sophisticated swing, jazz piano, and effortless vocal style that made Cole one of the defining performers of his generation. Highlights include “When I Take My Sugar to Tea,” “The Frim Fram Sauce,” “(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons,” “I Miss You So,” “The Best Man,” and “Baby, Baby All the Time.”

Released by Capitol Records, this compilation draws from Cole’s celebrated 1940s recordings and features the classic trio sound of piano, guitar and bass. This copy also retains its period Sutton Record Co. $1.88 Special Sale sticker, which is a neat piece of record-store history.