KnowraNat King ColeLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Nat King Cole, each with the reason it gives.All 9Related 4Compared with 5Harry BelafonteCompared with: Cole and Belafonte faced barriers in mainstream entertainment while pursuing distinct musical and television careers.Ray CharlesCompared with: Cole’s polished approach offers a contrast to Charles’s gospel-charged vocal delivery.Billy EckstineCompared with: Cole offers a contemporaneous comparison in how Black singers crossed from jazz into pop.Sammy Davis Jr.Compared with: Cole’s polished crooner persona offers a contrast to Davis’s wide-ranging singing, dancing, and comedy.Johnny MathisCompared with: Cole’s lower, jazz-rooted vocal style offers a useful comparison with Mathis’s tenor ballads.