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Joseph Kosma - Autumn Leaves: 2 Student & Teacher Editions

How did Nat King Cole's smooth baritone redefine "Autumn Leaves" for American audiences?

Nat King Cole's 1955 recording introduced "Autumn Leaves" to mainstream U.S. audiences through his trademark velvet vocals and Nelson Riddle's orchestration.

What French ballad became a global jazz standard after Nat King Cole's iconic interpretation?

"Autumn Leaves" (French: "Les Feuilles Mortes") is a melancholic jazz standard composed by Joseph Kosma with French lyrics by Jacques Prévert. Popularized globally through Johnny Mercer's English lyrics and Nat King Cole's 1955 recording, it remains one of the most covered songs in history, blending poetic imagery with harmonic richness.

Why is "Autumn Leaves" considered one of the most recorded jazz standards in history?

"Autumn Leaves" (French: "Les Feuilles Mortes") is a jazz standard composed by Joseph Kosma with lyrics by Jacques Prévert. First popularized in France, its melancholic melody and poetic lyrics about lost love made it a global sensation. Nat King Cole’s 1955 English version cemented its status in the Great American Songbook.

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