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Facts

Also Known As Nathaniel Adams Cole
Born March 17, 1919 • Montgomery • Alabama
Died February 15, 1965 (aged 45) • Santa Monica • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1959)
Notable Family Members daughter Natalie Cole

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The King Cole Trio posed in suits with their instruments. Left to right: Irving Ashby with guitar, Johnny Miller with upright bass, and Nat King Cole at the piano.
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