Nat "King" Cole - Just One of Those Things

Label:	S & P Records
Genre:	Jazz
Product No.:	AS&P 508
UPC:	739343050815
Availability:	Limited Stock
Category:	180 Gram Vinyl Record

   

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• Reviews (10)

Originally released in 1957, Just One Of Those Things has become a standout title in the Nat King Cole library because the theme is comparable to Frank Sinatra’s swing albums of the same time period and employs the same arranger and conductor, Billy May. The reissue of this classic was mixed and mastered by Steve Hoffman from the original three-track session masters.  The lacquers were cut at AcousTech Mastering by Kevin Gray with plating and pressing at RTI.

"...Hoffman remixed from the original 3 track master tape, cutting way back on the reverb to produce a positively stunning studio document from the golden age of analog recording...Don't let the 1957 date throw you: this recording has the goods - it's spacious, three-dimensional, and immediate...All in all Just One of Those Things is a great re-issue, filled with classic music making from all involved. It will never date and was thus worthy of a 2004 release. It's never sounded better. Either cutting engineer Kevin Gray or Hoffman scribed into the dead wax 'Nat Lives!' This disc is the proof. Highly recommended for both music and sound." Music = 10/11; Sound = 10/11 - Michael Fremer, www.musicangle.com

	1. When your Lover Has Gone
	2. A Cottage For Sale
	3. Who's Sorry Now?
	4. Once in a While
	5. These Foolish Things Remind Me of You
	6. Just for the Fun of It
	7. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
	8. I Understand
	9. Just One of Those Things
	10. The Song is Ended (But the Melody Lingers On)
	11. I Should Care
	12. The Party's Over
	13. Day In - Day Out
	14. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself a Letter)
	15. Something Makes Me Want to Dance With You

Customer Reviews (4.50 Stars) 10 person(s) rated this product.

Another masterpiece by King Cole posted on 10/11/2010 5 Stars Reviewer: Mike from NJ. I've gotten a few of these new Nat "King" Cole releases and all of them have been 5 stars. I'm not sure if one is better than the other but all of them are keepers that will be in "heavy rotation" for many, many listenings.

Cole so Cool posted on 10/29/2008 5 Stars Reviewer: Winfrey L. Goldman While going through some audiophile pressings at my favorite record store, I ran across this gem. Apparently an "early" issue from the now-famed Hoffman/Grey remaster team at Acoustic Sounds, Cole simply blows you away. The LP insert is cool too! Find one now!

Incredible sound, no matter what vintage posted on 07/06/2008 5 Stars Reviewer: Dave One reviewer must have something wrong with his system. I found this LP stunning on my system. Nat's voice is wonderful, full and rich. The big band directed by Billie May is powerful, with sizzling trumpets and wonderful tuba lines. Of course, as in all May arrangements, the bones and bass bones have a big part. I have a hard time chosing between this or "After Midnight" with Nat 'King' Cole and his trio from 1956. By this point in his career Nat was most often recorded with too many strings, these two albums are wonderful. Dave

Outstanding!!!! posted on 05/15/2008 5 Stars Reviewer: DeVries Very very good sound. Not bad for 1957 recording!

Maybe I got a bad one! posted on 03/03/2008 1 Stars This was very dissapointing. Absolutely no life or pizzaz to the music. The record sounds as though someone recorded Nat singing live to the music on a radio. I didn't even listen to the second side.

Superb posted on 02/26/2007 5 Stars You need this in your collection. Get it while it's still available!

WOW HOFFMAN DOES IT AGAIN !!!!!!!!! posted on 01/17/2007 5 Stars Nat is right there with you...beautiful

Triumph for Sam P. and Steve Hoffman posted on 10/05/2004 5 Stars Reviewer: Sckott @ Steve Hoffman Forums Just an outstanding job, highly recommended. As something that came out of Capitol's Studio 'B' 1957, there has never been a more realistic account of the original recording until now. The power and beauty of the 3-track masters come forth with depth and irresistible charm. This is fast becoming one of my most treasured and "example" piece of vinyl I own because the sound just outperforms everything I've ever owned; It's that good! Even for people who don't know or haven't gotten into Nat King Cole's performances will love the "hip" lounge sound, the orchestra and Nat's rich voice that sweetens every familiar standard. What's more, this is the first time this title has ever been mastered correctly. In past issues, the sound was horribly out of phase and thin as a rail. Now you can hear what really went on in these masterful sessions. There are a few bonus tracks added to the original lineup with studio chatter intact, showing just how hard the band worked. More please! A+

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