'Nat King Cole: The Greatest American Hitmaker' Webinar

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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While Nat King Cole (1919-1965) only lived a brief 45 years, he managed to encapsulate no less than three complete careers — a popular singer of his generation (who, single-for-single, hit-for-hit, outsold even his great friend, Frank Sinatra), one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, and something he never anticipated: a role model for African American achievement who was embraced by three US Presidents and European royalty. This is story of one of the greatest entertainers of all time, who in the arch of his career, had not only changed the music industry, but also the very meaning of what it meant to be black in America.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the incredible music and career of Nat King Cole throughout his brief, but spectacular life.

Led by Will Friedwald, columnist for the Wall Street Journal and author of the biography Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole, our virtual analysis and discussion of the professional and personal life of Nat King Cole — the greatest hitmaker of all time — will include:

• A discussion around his early years in Alabama, and his early musical experiences such as playing keyboard in his father’s baptist church on the South Side of Chicago
• His triumph as the first African-American superstar, and the first black singer to cross over and reach the larger white pop audiences
• Stories surrounding his personal life, from marriages and family life, to his loves and his children — such as Natalie Cole, the daughter who followed in his footsteps to pop music superstardom
• His struggles with racism, including when a would-be-assassin shot a bullet into his home, and when an offshoot group of the Ku-Klux-Klan attacked him on stage in the middle of a concert
• Analyzing his unforgettable songs and big hits, from Straighten Up and Fly Right and Sweet Lorraine, to Mona Lisa and Nature Boy, to Unforgettable and Smile
• The final years of his tragically short life, which ended when he died of lung cancer at the age of 45 — the result of a lifetime’s addiction to cigarettes and tobacco products

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Will — any and all questions about Nat King Cole are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week.
See you there, virtually!

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About Will
Will Friedwald is a featured arts writer for The Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair, and the award-winning author of ten books on music and popular culture, including the new Straighten Up and Fly Right: The Life and Music of Nat King Cole, as well as A Biographical Guide To The Great Jazz And Pop Singers, Sinatra: The Song Is You, Stardust Melodies, Tony Bennett: The Good Life, Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies, and Jazz Singing. He has written over 600 liner notes for compact discs, received ten Grammy nominations, and appears frequently on television and other documentaries. He is also a consultant and curator for Apple Music.

Testimonials
"I liked everything: narration, slides, recordings, video - the whole works. Kudos to Will Friedwald." -Charles
"Mr Friedwald is very knowledgable and is a very good presenter." -Michael
"Presented information about the topic I never knew" -Kenneth
"Enthusiastic and knowledgeable presenter." -John
"Learned a lot about his life, lots of history." -Janet
"Interesting facts about his talents and business acumen. Will's affection for the subject was clear." -Barb
"All the good historical info about Nat’s life" -Paula
"Very thorough. The moderator was very vested in the subject matter." -Alan
"I love learning more about a great musician." -Marian
"I like the story of his life." -Arlene
"Will is extraordinarily knowledgeable with great anecdotes and clips." -Peggy
"Excellent overview of the career of Nat King Cole." -Kenneth
"I love hearing him sing! Great detailed information!" -Sarah
"Info about NKC's early life and all the stars who were his friend. I was inspired that his talent and grace overcame discrimination." -Patricia
"This was possibly the best event I have attended with you. It was so well organized, with such interesting clips and great commentary by Will. I thought I knew about Nat King Cole but there was so much I didn't know. What a fascinating fun event. Thanks so much!" -Susan
"Great subject. Well researched." -Larissa
"The knowledge provided by author Will Friedwald." -Dwight
"The unique clips on Nat Cole and the plethora of info told in a witty way." -Marlene
"Learned more about Nat Cole, one of my favorite singers. He always made singing look effortless." -Robin
"Blend of the artist with the story teller." -Dan
"All the clips from the TV shows of my youth. Presenter's love for Nat King Cole and passion for the subject matter." -Leigh
"It brought Nat into a real context as a great musician." -Robert
"Presenter was very knowledgable and had a friendly manner." -Michelle
"I love all the wonderful clips and new info!" -Joan
" Loved all the information that Will gave. The different clips from Nat King Coles career." -Laura
" It just doesn’t get better than Nat King Cole! As always, it was such a delight to see less-common footage. Will’s expertise as well as his obvious reverence for the subject made for a fun and moving program!" -Bee
" The presentation, videos and trivia about the subject." -Dwight
" Learning much more than I new about Nat King Cole" -Natasha
" Enthusiasm of presenter" -Fred
"I enjoyed learning more about Nat Cole, but I really enjoyed learning about the origin of, "Nature Boy," and Eden Ahbez. It's a beautiful son, and quite unusual." -Aleisha
"Excellent music and illuminating commentary!" -Heather
"Anything by Will Friedwald is excellent!" -Paula
"I like everything Will does and I will continue to sign up for his webinars. They are fun and very informative." -Linda
"I liked the personal connection the presenter had/has with the subject. I was impressed by the knowledge of the attendees and I plan to attend additional events by this presenter." -Marlene

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