In the Beginning

The Nat King Cole Trio

In the Beginning

RELEASED: January 01, 1982
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Honeysuckle Rose 2:28 2. Sweet Lorraine 2:50 3. This Side Up 2:44 4. Gone With the Draft 2:37 5. Stompin’ at the Panama 2:58 6. Early Morning Blues 2:40 7. Babs 2:20 8. Scotchin’ With the Soda 2:29 9. Slow Down 3:07 10. Honey Hush 2:51 11. I Like to Riff 2:42 12. This Will Make You Laugh 3:11 13. Hit the Ramp 3:17 14. Stop, the Red Light’s On 2:38 15. (Bedtime) Sleep, Baby, Sleep 2:52 16. Call the Police 3:05 17. That Ain’t Right 3:10 18. Are You Fer It? 3:04 19. Hit That Jive Jack 2:53 20. Thunder 2:50
Historical Archive
In the Beginning is an album by The Nat King Cole Trio that showcases the early jazz and pop influences that shaped their sound. The album features a collection of timeless standards delivered with Cole's smooth vocal style and the trio's tight instrumentation. It captures the essence of the trio's innovative approach to music in the 1940s, blending elements of jazz, swing, and popular music. The legacy of this album lies in its ability to highlight Cole's artistry and the trio's significant contribution to the evolution of jazz and pop music.