Though Natalie Cole's effervescent blend of pop and R&B may have initially been a startling departure from the sounds of her father, legendary jazz crooner Nat King Cole, she had no trouble forging her own identity. Emerging in the mid-‘70s, she was an instant success with her soulful pipes and infectious tunes. By the ‘90s she had established herself enough that she was able to gracefully expand into her dad's territory, and she became a bigger star than ever. From irresistible uptempo songs to elegant, jazzy ballads, Cole left a venerable legacy that's all her own.