Oscar Moore (December 25, 1916 – October 8, 1981) was an American swing jaz… Read Full Bio ↴Oscar Moore (December 25, 1916 – October 8, 1981) was an American swing jazz guitarist.
Moore was an integral part of the Nat King Cole Trio during 1937–1947, appearing on virtually all of Cole's records during the period. A superb and influential guitarist, Moore was himself influenced by Charlie Christian. Barney Kessel once said that Moore practically created the role of the jazz guitarist in small combos. He also recorded with Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum (1941), the Capitol Jazzmen, and Lester Young.
Unfortunately, Moore's post-Cole career was not very successful. He played with his brother Johnny Moore in the Three Blazers from 1947 to the mid-1950s, after which the group declined in popularity following the departure of pianist/singer Charles Brown. Moore also recorded three records for the Verve and Tampa labels during 1953 and 1954. After that he was outside of music with the exception of one Cole tribute album in 1965. Eventually he left music altogether and settled in Los Angeles, where he worked as a bricklayer.
Moore was an integral part of the Nat King Cole Trio during 1937–1947, appearing on virtually all of Cole's records during the period. A superb and influential guitarist, Moore was himself influenced by Charlie Christian. Barney Kessel once said that Moore practically created the role of the jazz guitarist in small combos. He also recorded with Lionel Hampton, Art Tatum (1941), the Capitol Jazzmen, and Lester Young.
Unfortunately, Moore's post-Cole career was not very successful. He played with his brother Johnny Moore in the Three Blazers from 1947 to the mid-1950s, after which the group declined in popularity following the departure of pianist/singer Charles Brown. Moore also recorded three records for the Verve and Tampa labels during 1953 and 1954. After that he was outside of music with the exception of one Cole tribute album in 1965. Eventually he left music altogether and settled in Los Angeles, where he worked as a bricklayer.
Beautiful Moons Ago
Oscar Moore Lyrics
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John Pizzarelli here we are together again but somehow it's not the same whe…
Nat "King" Cole Here we are, together again But somehow it's not the same …
Nat King Cole Here we are, together again But somehow it's not the same …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Oscar Moore:
Body And Soul My heart is sad and lonely For you I sigh, for…
Dinner for One I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
Don't Worry 'Bout Me Don't worry 'bout me I'll get along Forget about me Just be …
Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You Love makes me treat you the way that I do, Gee…
Sweet Lorraine Everything is set, skies are blue, Can't believe it yet, bu…
The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at you…
The nearness of you Its not the pale moon that excites me That thrills and…
There's a Small Hotel I'd like to get away, Junior Somewhere alone with you It c…
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