Hard choice. I don't like Frank's post 50s stuff, but Nat is always magic

Nat.

Frank was like Elvis: Overrated.

I can already smell what this is going to become.

Frank's Ego to Talent ratio was outta control. That's all i gotta say about THAT.
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Listen to both.

Mr. Sinatra overrated? Please.

really, please.

Two amazing, brilliant artist who brought something unique to music.

Mr.Sinatra was exceptional music arranger and Mr. King piano skills can't be denied, he was the originator of the guitar/bass/piano trio format, was a major influenced on Oscar Peterson piano playing.

Can't pick, like them both.


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TD3, how was Frank a brilliant arranger? School a young 'un!

TD3 said:

Alright.

Frank was just like Elvis: An overrated singer.

Both had great voices and plenty of style; I just can't pick one...

TD3 said:

Thank U. Dead on.

Why would one have 2 pick one over the other???

There R at least two dozen jazz singers that I love.

Why compare, unless it's 2 discuss what makes them unique?

Sinatra = Phrasing, Rhythm, Swing, incredible breath technique. Sinatra was more than a fantastic vocalist. Every arranger and writer has said how musical he is, and with an impeccable ear.

Nat King Cole = Smooth, beautiful control, softer baritone.

Both wonderful voices, but totally different.

"The King"

you mean elvis?

scriptgirl said:

LoL ... Nat "King" Cole ...

WaterInYourBath said:

Ugh y'all motherfuckers always gotta be comparing...

Script, just google their music on YouTube and enjoy.
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I'll take Nat over Frank. Mostly because Nat's styling was brilliant to me. Frank was great also, but to me Nat was definitely the king.

TD3 said:

And Tim, my opinion has nothing to do with Sinatra being white, LOL. For example, I think Dean Martin was much better than Frank as a vocalist.


But of course, Nat was better than Dean too, heh heh.

scriptgirl said:

Sinatra insistenced on developing his own style and arrangements for whatever music he sang. Frank Sinatra just didn't come in and arranger Nelson Riddle (Captial Records Years) hand him the sheet music and he started recording. Mr. Riddle said, Mr. Sinarta was a full participant and contributor in how the music he sung was arranged. Sinatra unique phrasing of lyrics... a jazzy syncopation of melody lines. Miles Davis said, Sinatra was a major influence if not the major influence on how he approached playing the trumpet. "I wanted to sound like Frank sung."

to mention Sinatra and Elvis in the same sentence, BLASPEMY.




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Frank said his favorite male singer was, Nat King Cole.
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WaterInYourBath said:

*facepalm*

I love them BOTH for who they were and what they accomplished! I don't have to choose!

Timmy84 said:

yeah, Sinatra and Elvis-not on the same level. Thanks TD3!

Nat King Cole.

Better vocalist and I prefer his style.

If I were a songwriter in the mid 20th century, I could dunk a basketball in a 12-foot rim if either sang my song.

But I don't have enough knowledge to differentiate the vertical.

ernestsewell said:

Co-sign.

To me there's no comparison. Both are legends in my eyes and I love to listen to both of them.

The King,,,mainly because I'm partial to keyboardists, and the man was truly a GIFTED pianist.

Oh Nat King Cole any day. Frank was good but Nat kicks his ass.