Tag: Nat King Cole
On Books and Places: 1919, a big year in Los Angeles
As readers of the Larchmont Chronicle know, many institutions and places around the neighborhood have celebrated a centenary in 2019. Just last month, John Welborne called attention to several, including Musso & Frank Grill, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Wilshire Country Club. John’s point was that the region’s growing sense of itself, its relief […]
Nat King Cole documentary reveals Hancock Park’s racist past
The following is from an article on the documentary that aired in May on BBC Four. Nat King Cole, the first black American TV star and a friend of President John Kennedy, conquered hearts and minds across the world with a string of hits in the 40s and 50s. But behind the singer’s ever-present smile […]
