Nat King Cole And His Trio After Midnight 45RPM (Mono) (3 LP)

45rpm 180g Vinyl 3LP!
Mastered from the Original Full-Track Monaural Session Tapes by Steve Hoffman & Kevin Gray!
Pressed at QRP!
Audio Beat Rated 4/5 Music, 5/5 Sound!
In this felicitous blending of Nat "King" Cole's supreme talents as jazz pianist and vocalist with small combos featuring fellow jazz alumni, classic pop and jazz met in a wildly successful brew. A combination of new and familiar songs are featured, including fresh recordings of classic hits like "Route 66". Musicians include Harry "Sweets" Edison, Juan Tizol, Lee Young, Stuff Smith and Willie Smith augmenting his famous Trio. In addition to the full original album, five additional tracks and one alternate take from the original sessions are included in this release. Mellow, classy, focused and vibrant, After Midnight was a hit and an instant classic upon its release in 1956 and remains a gem to treasure today.
Mastered fully analogue from the original first-generation full-track monaural session tapes by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray to 45-RPM 180-gram vinyl, the exemplary recording is presented in appropriately exquisite sound quality.
Included with this deluxe reissue is a striking six-panel booklet complete with rare photos, a 4,600-word essay by Chris Hall on the album and a 1,200-word essay by Michael Fremer about the remastering process. This truly is a no-expenses-spared project, resulting in the ultimate version of this title.
All of Analogue Productions' Nat "King" Cole releases go the extra mile. They come with well-done booklets that discuss in detail each album's history and the remastering wizardry responsible for their sonics. - Marc Mickelson, www.theaudiobeat.com, 4/5 Music, 5/5 Sound
The set was mastered from the original full track, superb sounding mono tape. If you need convincing about the greatness of mono recordings, try this explosive set! The power and presence of the instruments and Cole's voice will throw you back in your chair as will the three-dimensionality of the single track presentation... Highly Recommended! - Michael Fremer, www.musicangle.com. Music 9/11, Sound 10/11

Features:

• 3 LP
• 180g Vinyl
• 45rpm
• Mono
• Mastered by Kevin Gray & Steve Hoffman
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• 6-Panel Booklet with Rare Photos & Essays by Chris Hall & Michael Fremer

Musicians:

• Nat King Cole, piano, vocals
• John Collins, guitar
• Charlie Harris, bass
• Lee Young, drums
• Willie Smith, alto saxophone
• Harry Edison, trumpet
• Stuff Smith, violin
• Juan Tizol, trombone

Selections:

Side A
1. Just You, Just Me
2. Sweet Lorraine
3. Sometimes I'm Happy
Side B
1. Caravan
2. It's Only a Paper Moon
3. You're Looking at Me
Side C
1. Lonely One
2. Don't Let it Go to Your Head
3. I Know That You Know
Side D
1. Blame it on my Youth
2. When I Grow Too Old to Dream
3. Route 66
Side E (Bonus Tracks)
1. Candy
2. What Is There to Say?
3. I Was a Little Too Lonely (and You Were a Little Too Late)
Side F (Bonus Tracks)
1. You Can Depend on Me
2. Two Loves Have I
3. Just You, Just Me (Take One)
4. It's Only A Paper Moon (Take Three)