Arranger
Nelson Riddle leads his orchestra, with special guest pianist
Jimmy Rowles, through 12 elegant renditions of classic songs associated with
Nat King Cole, the majority of which
Riddle had initially arranged for him. Originally released on Reprise in 1965, this tribute set includes instrumental versions of "Straighten Up and Fly Right," "Mona Lisa," "Ramblin' Rose," "Too Young," and "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)." Although not essential, this is a respectable reissue that traditional pop fans should be aware of.