From Kirk to Nat


From Kirk to Nat is an album by pianist Kirk Lightsey that was recorded in 1990 and released by the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label.

Reception

The AllMusic review states "One of the main reasons why this tribute to the Nat [King Cole] Trio by Kirk Lightsey is a success is that Lightsey sounds nothing like Cole... Lightsey performs a set of music reminiscent of Cole but several of the songs were never actually recorded by Cole; Lightsey takes surprisingly effective vocals on the latter two songs".

Track listing

  1. "You and [the Night and the Music]" – 6:12
  2. "Sweet Lorraine" – 7:42
  3. "Never Let Me Go" – 4:45
  4. "Bop Kick" – 5:36
  5. "Sophisticated Lady" – 8:05
  6. "The Best Is Yet to Come" – 6:24
  7. "Close Enough for Love" – 4:32
  8. "Little Old Lady" – 5:56
  9. "Kirk's Blues" – 5:35

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