Although it would have been interesting to hear
Nat King Cole play some piano and perhaps accompany a vocal by
George Shearing instead of exclusively the other way around, this session was a big success.
Cole is in prime form on such tunes as "September Song," "Pick Yourself Up," and "Serenata."
Shearing's accompaniment is tasteful and lightly swinging, and the string arrangements help to accentuate the romantic moods. [Some reissues add three "new" selections from the same sessions to the original program.] ~ Scott Yanow