Natalie King Cole and Norah Jones

Today I have some music for you by a lovely swing singer, my favorite female jazz singer of all time. Natalie King Cole takes after her father, having the ability to captivate all of her listeners. I love this particular piece of hers because it is actually a collection of three songs. Each of these three have been taken and folded wonderfully so that one follows the other in a beautiful way. The songs have been carefully connected so that we get to hear the best moments from each song. I love the way Natalie King Cole sings so vulnerably and with no inhibition. She just lets her voice flow freely, creating a romantically centered kind of song. Natalie King Cole sings with so much power and grace, while also being able to tone it down and come back to moonlight serenades. Her vocal range was incredible and we get to hear that on this medley. The notes soar high and beautifully and she nails every note every time. This medley sometimes gives me chills because of how beautiful it is. As a romantic, this song is one that speaks to my soul very well. This song is one that every romantic and hopeless romantic will be able to feel and understand very well. These are songs that are more than they seem, using the seasons to sing of heartache. One of the most wonderful things about this kind of jazz, is that the lyrics are beautifully done. Often times there is an element of nature used to describe the feelings of the song, but something about that makes it so perfect. The orchestra does a lovely job of singing with Natalie King Cole's voice. The orchestra's strings are like a harmonizing vocal line, completing the entire experience. It has been a long time since music like this has been released, and I love finding those rare songs. Today's instrumental song is by one of these rare artists. Norah Jones is a modern day jazz singer who is an absolutely wonderful addition to this world of music. Her voice is fantastic, and her style of jazz is more calm and soothing. I really do love her music, and even though her music isn't quite like Natalie King Cole's, I love her modern renditions of classic sounds. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!


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