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Few voices in the history of popular music carry the warmth and effortless sophistication of Nat ‘King’ Cole, and The Very Thought Of You showcases exactly why he remains one of the defining interpreters of the Great American Songbook. This CD collects 16 deeply felt ballads, with Cole’s signature velvet baritone lending quiet intimacy to standouts like ‘This Is All I Ask,’ ‘There Is No Greater Love,’ and the tender title track. The program also includes beautifully rendered takes on ‘For All We Know’ and ‘The More I See You,’ both of which demonstrate his rare gift for making a well-worn standard feel entirely personal. Essential listening for fans of classic vocal jazz and mid-century popular song…