Nat King Cole – Just One of Those Things (2LPs, 45RPM, Analogue Productions)

(2-LP set) (45 RPM) Contrasting downbeat ballads with an ironic brassy, upbeat big band attitude, the ironic Cole Porter standard Just One of Those Things sets the tone for a distinctive, pungent experience of love and disillusionment with a swing. Brilliantly backing the intimately expressive and supremely musical voice of the incomparable Nat quot;Kingquot; Cole, a big band with no quot;stringsquot; smolders, swings, saunters, storms, sighs and sizzles with the arrangements of the distinctive Billy May. Featuring top shelf interpretations of quot;These Foolish Things,quot; quot;Whos Sorry Now?quot; quot;The Partys Overquot; and more, this album is among its eras finest recordings of popular music and its quality, style and spirit remains unexcelled. Included with this deluxe reissue is a striking six-panel booklet complete with rare photos, a 2,200-word essay by Jordan Taylor on the album and a 1,200-word essay by Michael Fremer about the re-mastering process. This truly is a no-expenses-spared project, resulting in the ultimate version of this title.