Hittin' The Ramp: The Early Years (1936–1943) invites listeners into the formative period of Nat King Cole's legendary career. This remarkable collection showcases Cole and his trio at their creative beginnings, balancing swing, elegance, and soulful improvisation, setting the foundation for his unmistakable sound in jazz history.
Released in collaboration with the Nat King Cole estate, this deluxe edition offers newly-remastered recordings sourced from original archival materials—many featured here for the first time. Accompanied by a substantial booklet with rare photographs and insightful essays, this set unveils a pivotal, often unheard chapter in Cole’s storied musical journey.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Resonance Records
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 11/01/2019
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TRACKS
1-A1. Honey Hush
1-A2. Stompin' At The Panama (Skoller's Shuffle)
1-A3. Bedtime (Sleepy Moan)
1-A4. Thunder
1-A5. Mutiny In The Nursery
1-A6. F.D.R. Jones
1-A7. The Sheik Of Araby
1-A8. The Blue Danube
1-A9. Button, Button
1-B1. Jingle Bells
1-B2. Swanee River
1-B3. With Plenty Of Money And You
1-B4. Don't Blame Me
1-B5. Lullaby In Rhythm
1-B6. Dark Rapture
1-B7. The Wiggly Walk
1-B8. Flea Hop
1-B9. Chopsticks
1-B10. Patty Cake, Patty Cake
2-A1. Blue Skies
2-A2. Liza
2-A3. Three Blind Mice
2-A4. Caravan
2-A5. There's No Anesthetic For Love
2-A6. Dixie Jamboree
2-A7. Ta-De-Ah
2-A8. Riffin' At The Bar-B-Q
2-A9. Harlem Swing
2-A10. I Lost Control Of Myself
2-B1. The Land Of Make Believe
2-B2. That Please-Be-Mineable Feeling
2-B3. Dancing In The Street
2-B4. You're So Different
2-B5. I Wouldn't Have Known It
2-B6. Let's Get Happy
2-B7. Undecided
2-B8. 'Taint What You Do
2-B9. Do You Wanna Jump, Children
2-B10. Riffin' In F Minor
3-A1. Ol' Man Mose Ain't Dead
3-A2. Blue Lou
3-A3. Honey
3-A4. Russian Lullaby
3-A5. Georgie Porgie
3-A6. The Limp
3-A7. Snug As A Bug In A Rug
3-A8. Liebstraum
3-A9. Fidgety Joe
3-B1. Two Against One
3-B2. Some Like It Hot
3-B3. Crazy Rhythm
3-B4. Moonglow
3-B5. Don't Let That Moon Get Away
3-B6. My Blue Heaven
3-B7. I Was Doing All Right
3-B8. I Can't Get Started
3-B9. Old Man Moon
3-B10. Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
4-A1. Moon Song
4-A2. Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
4-A3. Rosetta
4-A4. Trompin'
4-A5. You're My Life
4-A6. Hoy Soy
4-A7. Take 'Em
4-A8. Scategoria
4-A9. Rhythm Serenade
4-A10. Rib Town Shuffle
4-B1. Music'll Chase Your Blues Away
4-B2. I'll Gather Up My Memories
4-B3. A Fool's Affair
4-B4. Jump, Jack, Jump
4-B5. I Knew A Time
4-B6. Mine You'll Always Be
4-B7. Doin' The Bow Wow
4-B8. Lilla Mae
5-A1. I Like To Riff
5-A2. On The Sunny Side Of The Street
5-A3. Black Spider Stomp
5-A4. By The River St. Marie
5-A5. Slew Foot Joe
5-A6. 1-2-3-4
5-A7. Crazy 'Bout Rhythm
5-A8. Off The Beam
5-A9. King Cole Blues
5-A10. Jivin' With The Notes
5-A11. Never Mind, Baby
5-B1. I'm A Perfect Fool Over You
5-B2. Lovely Little Person
5-B3. Love Me Sooner
5-B4. Sentimental Blue
5-B5. Goin' To Town With Honey
5-B6. Syncopated Lullaby
5-B7. Falling In And Out Of Love
5-B8. Let's Do Things
5-B9. Jumpy Jitters
5-B10. Nothing Ever Happens
5-B11. What'cha Doin' To My Heart
6-A1. Bedtime
6-A2. Honey Hush
6-A3. French Toast
6-A4. Vine Street Jump
6-A5. B Flat
6-A6. You Send Me
6-A7. Love Is My Alibi
6-A8. Pogo Stick Bounce
6-A9. Whatcha' Know, Joe?
6-A10. Sweet Lorraine
6-B1. Honeysuckle Rose
6-B2. Gone With The Draft
6-B3. This Side Up
6-B4. Jumpin' With The Mop
6-B5. Jam Man
6-B6. Let's Try Again
6-B7. Fudge Wudge
6-B8. Smokey Joe
6-B9. Windy City Boogie Woogie
6-B10. Ode To A Wild Clam
7-A1. Let's Try Again
7-A2. Whatcha' Know, Joe?
7-A3. Lazy River
7-A4. Georgia On My Mind
7-A5. Rockin' Chair
7-A6. A Little Jive Is Good For You
7-A7. You've Changed
7-B1. Babs
7-B2. Scotchin' With The Soda
7-B3. Slow Down
7-B4. Early Morning Blues
7-B5. The Romany Room Is Jumpin'
7-B6. This Will Make You Laugh
7-B7. Stop! The Red Light's On
7-B8. Hit The Ramp
7-B9. I Like To Riff
8-A1. Call The Police
8-A2. Are You Fer It?
8-A3. That Ain't Right
8-A4. Hit That Jive, Jack
8-A5. Indiana
8-A6. I Can't Get Started
8-B1. Tea For Two
8-B2. Body And Soul
8-B3. Vom, Vim, Veedle
8-B4. All For You
8-B5. Hip Hop Hurray
8-B6. I Know That You Know
8-B7. I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
9-A1. Pitchin' Up A Boogie
9-A2. I'm Lost
9-A3. Beautiful Moons Ago
9-A4. Let's Spring One
9-A5. Slender, Tender, And Tall
9-A6. I've Found A New Baby
9-A7. Rosetta
9-B1. Sweet Lorraine
9-B2. I Blowed And Gone
9-B3. Solid Potato Salad
9-B4. F.S.T. (Fine, Sweet & Tasty)
9-B5. Got A Penny
9-B6. Let's Pretend
9-B7. My Lips Remember Your Kisses
9-B8. I'm An Errand Boy For Rhythm
9-B9. Straighten Up And Fly Right
10-A1. Honey Hush
10-A2. By The River St. Marie
10-A3. I Like To Riff
10-A4. Black Spider Stomp
10-A5. Sweet Lorraine
10-A6. Early Morning Blues
10-A7. Gone With The Draft
10-A8. Trompin'
10-A9. Sweet Lorraine
10-A10. Gone With The Draft
10-B1. Scotchin' With The Soda
10-B2. Gone With The Draft
10-B3. The Romany Room Is Jumpin'
10-B4. Hit That Jive, Jack
10-B5. Beautiful Moons Ago
10-B6. Honeysuckle Rose
10-B7. I Know That You Know
10-B8. Solid Potato Salad
10-B9. My Lips Remember Your Kisses
10-B10. Straighten Up And Fly Right
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