Caesar Sings Nat “King” Cole

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Donovan Pavilion is the ideal winter setting for the jazz series, turning the lovely venue into a Rocky Mountain jazz club, with club-style seating and food and beverage service provided by eat!drink! 20% of sales support Vail Jazz. The soft, crooning baritone voice of Nat “King” Cole is a timeless melody to listeners of both jazz and popular music. Born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1919, Cole began his life in jazz by sneaking out of the house as a boy to hear celebrated jazzmen like Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines play at nearby clubs. By 1943 he was a jazz star in his own right, and went on to enjoy a 30 year long career as one of the most celebrated jazz musicians in history. Today, Caesar’s voice is a direct link to the Golden age of true vocal artistry. A Chicago native, Caesar got his big break when he nailed an audition for Julio Iglesias at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, becoming the first and only baritone vocalist to perform and tour with the legendary performer on his Tango World Tour.

Tickets start at $30. For more information visit the Vail Jazz website.