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Nat King Cole was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor, born on March 17, 1919, in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.A. He passed away on February 15, 1965, in Santa Monica, California, U.S.A. Cole gained prominence as a leading jazz pianist in the late 1930s, and his trio, consisting of piano, guitar, and bass, became a model for many musicians. His first vocal hit came in 1943 with the composition "Straighten Up and Fly Right." Known for his soft, baritone voice, Cole became an iconic figure in mainstream pop music. He was one of the first African Americans to host a television variety show, with "The Nat King Cole Show" debuting on November 5, 1956, on NBC. His accolades include the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990, induction into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 as a significant influence on early rock and roll.

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