Oscar Peterson loved this artist's recording of "Body and Soul," which heavily quotes "In the Hall of the Mountain King.
Oscar Peterson loved this artist's recording of "Body and Soul," which heavily quotes "In the Hall of the Mountain King." This artist first gained popular success by composing a song about a buzzard which tries to throw a monkey off its back, "Straighten Up and Fly Right." He included his versions of "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Sweet Lorraine" on his 1957 album After Midnight, and formed a pioneering trio along with Johnny Miller on bass and Oscar Moore on guitar. This musician brought in so much money that the Capitol Records Building was nicknamed the house that he built. In 1956, he became the first African-American to host a network variety show, thanks to his chart-topping recordings of songs such as "Mona Lisa" and "Unforgettable." For 10 points, name this baritone, a jazz pianist who became a popular singer known for his iconic version of "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire."
Oscar Peterson loved this artist's recording of "Body and Soul," which heavily quotes "In the Hall of the Mountain King.
Nat "King" Cole