Nat ‘King’ Cole

Nat King Cole (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965) was an American vocalist, jazz pianist, and actor who went by the stage name Nathaniel Adams Coles. He recorded nearly 100 songs that were pop chart toppers. His trio served as a model for subsequent compact jazz bands. Cole also appeared in films, on television, and on Broadway. He was the first African-American man to host a television show in the United States. He was the father of Natalie Cole (1950–2015), a singer-songwriter.

Nat is the oldest person on our list and the best classical jazz vocalist of all time. Regrettably, he did not survive long enough to create additional songs. He barely lived 45 years, therefore we must make do with his masterpieces such as When I Fall in Love, Smile, and L.O.V.E. His tunes are still anthems for all jazz fans. His voice was matchless, despite the fact that he couldn't achieve high notes since he was a heavy smoker. We are really smitten by his voice!

Website: https://www.natkingcole.com/