Stardust (Natalie Cole album)

Stardust is a studio album by American singer Natalie Cole, released on September 24, 1996, by Elektra Records. The album is a collection of jazz standards, paying tribute to Cole's father, Nat King Cole, as well as other prominent figures in the genre.

The album features arrangements that evoke the classic big band sound of the 1940s and 1950s. It includes well-known songs such as "When I Fall in Love," "Stardust," "But Not for Me," and "I'm Beginning to See the Light." Stardust was produced by Arif Mardin.

The album was a commercial success, reaching number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards in 1997. Cole's performance on Stardust was praised for its vocal quality and its faithful recreation of the classic jazz style. The album is considered a significant work in Cole's discography, solidifying her reputation as a versatile singer capable of performing in multiple genres.