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Podcast: Jazz88
Episode: New Group Inspired by Nat King Cole Hits the Stage at Icehouse this Friday
Description: One of the most popular jazz acts ever was the Nat King Cole trio. Cole’s widespread popularity began in the 1940s, and he still commands the attention of jazz musicians and fans. Kings of Cole is a local group organized by Joe Weismann that performs in the style of the Nat King Cole Trio. Joe sat down with Phil Nusbaum to talk about the group ahead of its show at Icehouse in Minneapolis, 5:30-8PM PM this Friday. First we’ll hear a little Nat King Cole from back in the day.