Celebrating Nat King Cole – with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Venue: Cadogan Hall
Date: 10/07/2026
Type: Music
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Join the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in swing music history – the incomparable Nat King Cole.
Enjoy timeless classics such as Mona Lisa, Let's Face the Music and Dance and L-O-V-E brought back to life by the instrumentalists and vocalists of the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra – one of the few UK Jazz ensembles to feature a string section.
This is not a tribute show, but rather a celebration of Nat King Cole's life and music. The show will be a joyful journey through Nat King Cole's music, from the intimate trio recordings he made early in his career to the later luscious orchestral work with arrangers such as Nelson Riddle and Gordon Jenkins.
Compèred by musical director and conductor Mike Paul-Smith, the show will feature anecdotes about Nat King Cole's life, recreations of some of his greatest recordings, and original arrangements of other Nat King Cole classics penned by members of the Orchestra.
Address:
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ
Phone: 020 7730 4500
Web site: https://cadoganhall.com