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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mel_TorméMel Tormé - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Also known as: The Velvet Fog

   • Birth name: Melvin Howard Tormé

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3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0868123Mel Tormé - Biography - IMDb

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   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.

   • Birth Date: September 13, 1925

   • Death Date: June 5, 1999

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Mel-TormeMel Tormé | Jazz Vocalist, Composer, Arranger | Britannica

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Mel Tormé (born September 13, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died June 5, 1999, Los Angeles, California) was an American singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist, drummer, actor, and author. He was one of the 20th century’s most versatile , respected, and influential jazz vocalists.

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   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.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

7. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › best-mel-torme-songsBest Mel Tormé Songs: 20 Jazz Essentials From The Velvet Fog

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   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.

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   How old is Mel Tormé?

   • 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. Tormé began singing professionally when he was just 4 years old.

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   What happened to Mel Tormé?

   • With the rise of rock music, Tormé’s career faltered, but it rebounded in the late 1970s. Eventually Tormé earned two Grammy Awards for best male jazz vocalist, for the albums An Evening with George Shearing and Mel Tormé (1982) and Top Drawer (1983). His performing career lasted until he suffered a stroke in 1996.

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   Why is Mel Torme called the Velvet Fog?

   • A professional singer at the age of three, Mel Torme was a genuine musical prodigy. As a teenager, he played the drums in Chico Marx 's band and earned the nickname "The Velvet Fog" because of his smooth, mellow tenor voice. In the 1940s, he formed his own group, the Mel-Tones, one of the first jazz-influenced vocal groups.

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   Was Mel Tormé a crooner?

   • Mel Tormé was often typecast as a crooner but his Verve albums showed that he was more versatile than he was given credit for.

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9. www.npr.org › 2007/09/12 › 14215959Mel Tormé: The 'Velvet' Voice of Jazz : NPR

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   Sep 12, 2007 · The son of Russian immigrants, Melvin Howard Tormé was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 13, 1925, and grew up on the city's south side. In 1929, at the age of 4, he began his singing career with...

10. www.youtube.com › playlistMEL TORMÉ - OFFICIAL PLAYLIST - YouTube

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    Dec 7, 2020 · Play all. Hear the greatest hits of MEL TORMÉ in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist! Subscribe here: http://bit...