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Nat King Cole recording at Capitol Recordig Studios in Los Angeles (1963)

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Reissue Captures Nat King Cole Before He Broke Through To Mainstream

Early in his career, Cole formed a trio with guitarist Oscar Moore and bassist Wesley Prince. Hittin’ the Ramp, a new 7-CD roundup, showcases the band that help catapult Cole to stardom.