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John Alfred Mandel (November 23, 1925 – June 29, 2020) was an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz. The musicians he worked with include Count Basie , Frank Sinatra , Peggy Lee , Anita O'Day , Barbra Streisand , Tony Bennett , Diane Schuur and Shirley Horn .
The legendary songwriter and arranger of "The Shadow of Your Smile" and other jazz and pop standards passed away at 94. He scored more than 30 films and TV shows, including "M*A*S*H" and "Evita Peron," and collaborated with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and other stars.
Jul 8, 2020 · A brief survey of the career highlights of Johnny Mandel, who has died aged 94, might pick out his composition of the song Suicide Is Painless, the theme tune from both Robert Altman’s 1970 film...
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- Adam Sweeting
Johnny Mandel, the arranger, composer and film scorer whose melody for “Shadow of Your Smile” from 1965’s “The Sandpiper” ensured his place in the American songbook, has died at his home in Ojai...
Jun 30, 2020 · Johnny Mandel, who composed and arranged for some of the leading big bands of the 1940s and ’50s before establishing himself as a writer of memorable movie scores and themes like “The Shadow of...
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Jul 1, 2020 · Composer Johnny Mandel died at the age of 94. He's best known for award-winning pieces like The Shadow of Your Smile and the theme to the TV show M*A*S*H. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: And let's take a...
Learn about the life and career of Johnny Mandel, the five-time Grammy recipient and Oscar and Emmy Award winner who composed, arranged and produced film music, pop and jazz standards. Explore his song catalog, awards, connections and legacy as a musical innovator and innovator.