'Ol King Cole trio bring songs of Nat King Cole to Whanganui

Wellington Jazz Trio 'Ol King Cole are pianist and vocalist Louis Thompson-Munn (left), double bassist, Tom Botting and guitarist Callum Allardice. Photo/Supplied

Continuing with its 50th Anniversary Celebrity Series, Chamber Music Wanganui is hosting a concert by Wellington-based jazz trio 'Ol King Cole.

The group will perform a selection of popular Nat King Cole tunes at the Royal Wanganui Opera House next week in the manner of the original Nat King Cole Trio.

Numbers such as I'm a Shy Guy, Route 66, Honeysuckle Rose and I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter will make up the evening's entertainment.

Ol' King Cole was born out of a love of the great music of Nat King Cole's early drum-less trio which was active 1943-1950.

Performing the tunes of the great trio and other artists of the era, Ol' King Cole is led by Wellington-based pianist and vocalist Louis Thompson-Munn.

Award-winning jazz guitarist Callum Allardice joins him alongside Sydney-based double bassist Tom Botting.

The trio is said to be "formidable" combining excellent musicianship with humour and banter.

Their performance recreates a time where there was no iPod, no Spotify, just musicians in a room making sweet sounds for other humans.

Chamber Music Wanganui would like to thank all its sponsors for this year, in particular, Dalgleish Architects who are the primary sponsors of this concert.

Ol' King Cole: Royal Wanganui Opera House, Thursday, June 21 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available in advance from the Royal Whanganui Opera House box office, or on the night. Adults $35, seniors $32, subscribers $20 (or pre-pay) students $5.