(1919–65), American singer and pianist; born Nathaniel Adams Coles. He became the first black man to have his own series both on radio (1948–9) and television (1956–7). Notable songs: ‘Mona Lisa’ (1950), ‘Ramblin' Rose’ (1962).
Definition of Cole, Nat King in US English:
Cole, Nat King
proper nounkōl
(1919–65), US singer and pianist; born Nathaniel Adams Coles. He became the first African American to have his own series on radio (1948–49) and then television (1956–57). Notable songs: “Mona Lisa” (1950) and “Ramblin' Rose” (1962).