180-gram 2LP
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original master tape
Plated and pressed at RTI
The Blue Note Tone Poet Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was' admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley (from Music Matters), a.k.a. the "Tone Poet," on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.
Nat King Cole's jazz vocal masterpiece gets a definitive presentation with After Midnight: The Complete Sessions, an expanded 2-LP set comprising the full recordings that the legendary singer and pianist made over four sessions at Capitol Studios in August-September 1956 with his trio of John Collins on guitar, Charlie Harris on bass, and Lee Young on drums plus featured guest soloists Willie Smith on alto saxophone, Harry "Sweets" Edison on trumpet, Stuff Smith on violin, and Juan Tizol on trombone, as well as Jack Costanza on percussion.
The album managed to assimilate several elements of Cole's unique genius into a single sublime statement showcasing his suave vocals and exquisite pianism while channeling the elegant swing of his beloved Trio into a loose, relaxed jam session with several leading lights of the jazz world. The accompanying booklet features an enlightening in-depth essay by esteemed journalist and Cole expert Will Friedwald along with rare archival photos.
 
 
LP 1 Side A
1. Just You, Just Me
2. Sweet Lorraine
3. Sometimes I’m Happy
4. Caravan
5. It’s Only A Paper Moon

LP 1 Side B
1. You’re Looking At Me
2. Lonely One
3. Don’t Let It Go To Your Head
4. I Know That You Know
5. Blame It On My Youth

LP 2 Side A
1. When I Grow Too Old To Dream
2. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66
3. I Was A Little Too Lonely
4. You Can Depend On Me

LP 2 Side B
1. What Is There To Say
2. Two Loves Have I
3. Candy
4. You’re Looking At Me (alt take)