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Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), [1] nicknamed " The Velvet Fog ", was an American musician, singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author. He composed the music for "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells.
- The Velvet Fog
- Melvin Howard Tormé
Learn about the life and career of Mel Tormé, a musical prodigy who sang with Chico Marx, wrote "The Christmas Song" and acted in films. Find out his nicknames, family, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
- September 13, 1925
- June 5, 1999
IMDb provides an overview of Mel Tormé's life and career as a singer, actor, composer, and writer. Learn about his musical achievements, such as writing "The Christmas Song", and his roles in films and TV shows, such as Daffy Duck's Quackbusters.
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Mel Tormé (born September 13, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died June 5, 1999, Los Angeles, California) American singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist, drummer, actor, and author, one of the 20th century’s most versatile, respected, and influential jazz vocalists.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 13, 2023 · A celebration and exploration of one of the 20th century’s most indelible voices, Mel Tormé, who was also a singer, songwriter, musician, actor and author. Learn about his life, career and achievements, and listen to his best jazz songs from Verve Records between 1958 and 1962.
- Charles Waring
- 3 min
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