Nat king Cole's legacy celebrated with new CD, 'The World of Nat king Cole".(Music)

From: Jet | Date: March 14, 2005 | Copyright information

Nat King Cole's family is celebrating his legacy with the release of a greatest hits collection, The World Of Nat King Cole.

The new CD marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary singer-pianist's death.

The World of Nat King Cole features 28 remastered Cole classics, including his first big hit on Capitol Records, 1944's Straighten Up And Fly Right, which made the pop, R&B and country charts; Unforgettable, Mona Lisa, Ramblin' Rose, L-O-V-E, (Get Your Kicks) On Route 66, Almost Like Being In Love and It's Only a Paper Moon.

Cole's famed daughter, Natalie Cole, writes ...

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