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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
5 days ago · 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.
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Sep 12, 2007 · Tormé was the consummate entertainer: as a drummer, singer, composer, arranger, lyricist, writer and actor, his career spanned nearly the entire 20th century of American pop culture. Of course,...
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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.
Sep 13, 2023 · A tribute to Mel Tormé, a singer's singer who also composed, arranged, and played drums. Learn about his career, his jazz albums, and his classic songs like "The Christmas Song".
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