Mel Torme

Mel Tormé Mel Tormé American recording artist (1925–1999) 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. Tormé won two Grammy Awards and was nominated a total of 14 times.[2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Mel Tormé Tormé in 1979 Background information Birth name Melvin Howard Tormé Also known as The Velvet Fog Born (1925-09-13)September 13, 1925 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died June 5, 1999(1999-06-05) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Traditional pop, jazz Occupations Singer musician composer arranger actor author…

GENRES: Popular, Jazz, Male Vocalist, Drums

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