Jazz Lines Publications Presents fascination As recorded by nat ‘king’ cole

Arranged by nelson riddle

Prepared for publication by Jeffrey Sultanof and rob duboff full score from the original manuscript

jlp-9833

Music by Fermo Dante Marchetti

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Published by the Jazz Lines Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit jazz research organization dedicated to preserving and promoting America’s musical heritage.

The Jazz Lines Foundation Inc. PO Box 1236 Saratoga Springs NY 12866 USA  nat king cole series  fascination (1957)

Background: One of the most endearing entertainers of the 20th century, Nat ‘King’ Cole’s unmistakeable voice and perennially underrated piano playing make him a true giant of American popular music. Born in Alabama in 1919, Cole was surrounded by music from an early age. He began formal studies on piano at age 12, absorbing influences from the worlds of classical, jazz and gospel music along the way.

Moving to Los Angeles in the late 1930s, Cole formed his most famous trio with guitarist Oscar Moore and bassist Wesley Prince. His profile as a top-tier jazz pianist was well established by the early 1940s; he had been a regular at the early Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts, and had worked as a sideman for such notables as Lester Young and Lionel Hampton.

Initially focusing mostly on light instrumental versions of popular songs, Cole’s career began to gain greater popular attention when he began oc- casionally singing with his trio during live performances. His first hit recording as a vocalist came with 1943’sStraighten Up and Fly Right. This resulted in a dramatic shift in Cole’s musical life, as he now began to focus more exclusively on his singing. Several hit records over the course of the 1940s cemented his reputation as one of America’s most popular vocalists.

In addition to a continuation of his string of hits, the 1950s saw Cole break a color barrier in the world of popular entertainment by becoming the first African-American host of a television variety show, appropriately calledThe Nat ‘King’ Cole Show. Although the program only lasted a year, it was a groundbreaking achievement in the entertainment industry. It was around this time that Cole became more involved in politics, eventually working with presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson on issues regarding civil rights.

A longtime heavy smoker, Cole contracted lung cancer and would pass away from the disease in 1965. He left behind a lengthy list of iconic hit songs that continue to remain frequently heard to this day. His daughter, the late Natalie Cole, would go on to have a highly successful career in pop music herself, with one of her most memorable performances coming from an overdubbed “duet” with her father on his 1951 recording Unforgettable.

The Music: In 1904 Italian composer Fermo Dante Marchetti wrote a waltz for piano solo titled Valse Tzigane. The following year French songwriter and actor Maurice de Féraudy penned lyrics to the tune and it became a popular song. Many years later, in 1955, Dick Manning wrote English lyrics to the tune that pushed singers to rediscover the beauty of the melody. In 1957 both Dinah Shore and Jane Morgan had charting recordings of this song. Also, in 1957 Nat ‘King’ Cole recorded this brilliant Nelson Riddle arrangement.

Notes to the Conductor: Though a vocal feature in nature, the arrangement also features a trombone soloist.

This publication has been prepared from Nelson Riddle’s original pencil score and the set of parts used during the recording session - this is not a transcription. Please note that due to copyright restrictions the lyrics are not included.

Doug DuBoff and Rob DuBoff - April 2020

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