Nat King Cole’s splendid LP After Midnight (Capitol W-782) was a primarily instrumental album, which would mark one of his last hits as a pianist (as opposed to a singer and entertainer). It featured the classic Nat King Cole Trio plus his illustrious jazz friends Harry “Sweets” Edison, Willie Smith, Juan Tizol, Stuff Smith, and Lee Young. All of the music from the sessions is contained here, including several songs that were not present on the original album and were issued on different compilations, as well as a complete Nat King Cole quartet session from the same period added as a bonus.

Nat King Cole, Piano & Vocals

John Collins, Guitar

Charlie Harris, Bass

Lee Young, Drums

Plus:Harry “Sweets” Edison, Trumpet (On 1-5)

Willie Smith, Alto Sax (On 6-9 & 18)

Juan Tizol, Valve Trombone (On 10-13)

Stuff Smith, Violin (On 14-17)

Jack Costanzo, Bongos (On 10-11)

Los Angeles, August-September, 1956.

Bonus Tracks (19-22):

Nat King Cole (P, Vc), John Collins (G), Charlie Harris (B),

Lee Young (D). Los Angeles, July 14, 1955.

• 1. You Can Depend On Me
• 2. Candy
• 3. Sweet Lorraine
• 4. It's Only a Paper Moon
• 5. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
• 6. Don't Let It Go To Your Head
• 7. You're Looking At Me
• 8. Just You, Just Me
• 9. I Was a Little Too Lonely (and You Were a Little Too Late)
• 10. Caravan
• 11. The Lonely One
• 12. Blame It On My Youth
• 13. What is There To Say?
• 14. I'm Happy
• 15. I Know That You Know
• 16. When I Grow Too Old To Dream
• 17. Two Loves Have I
• 18. You're Looking At Me
• 19. Don't Blame Me
• 20. It Could Happen To You
• 21. I Surrender Dear
• 22. Little Girl