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Mel Tormé was a popular jazz singer during a large portion of the 20th century. He was also a notable jazz composer and arranger, a drummer, an actor and an author.
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- Nameame: Melvin Howard Tormé
- Genre: Jazz
- Born: September 13, 1925
- Died: June 5, 1999 (aged 73)
- Origin: Chicago, Illinois
- Years Active: 1933 - 1996
- Labels: Bethlehem Records, Verve Records, Atlantic Records, Sony Records, Concord Records
- Awarded a Lifetime achievement Grammy in 1999
- Nicknames: The Velvet Fog, The Blue Fox
- Wrote the holiday classic, "The Christmas Song" with Bob Wells
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listening to "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You - Mel Torme" ♫ http://blip.fm/~9nz6h
@theLoungeChair | July 10, 2009 03:56 AM -
was just reading an article about Mel Torme (don't ask) + he supposedly hated the nickname "The Velvet Fog". I always thought that was B.A.
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sonny rollins, stan getz, mel torme, louis prima, sarah vaughn, ella&louis, cannonball.. all off limits for a while. not ready for it yet..
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View All Mel Torme Questions (24) | Ask a QuestionWho knows anything about Mel Whites partner Gary Nixon? (1 Answer)Mel White began dating Gary Nixon in 1984 and became legally married to each other in June 2008. They met and fell in love fifteen years ago at All Saints ... read moreIs Mel Gibsons girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva really pregnant? (1 Answer)Yes she is. Something huh????? read moreWhat do you think of Mel Gibson's new girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva? (8 Answers)I for one am so sad at the path Mel Gibson has taken. So many people looked up to him as a role model. Super Star, wealthy, married for years, ... read more
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Mel Torme - Standing Room Only - $19.99
Mel Torme, the legendary Velvet Fog, takes the stage for an unforgettable evening of big band tunes and incomparable vocal artistry. Songs include: Sing for Your Supper, What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?, Guys and Dolls Medley: Nice...
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Best of Mel Tormé - $6.98
2002 compilation from EMI Gold features 20 smooth & swingin' Mel Torme favorites recorded for Capitol records between 1949-52. Tracks include 'Frenesi', 'Blue Moon', You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me', 'Skylark', 'Perfidia', 'Autumn Leav...
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CNN: "Singing Legend Mel Torme Dead at 73" (1999)
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VH1: "Jazz Singer Mel Torme, 'The Velvet Fog,' Dies At 73" (1999)
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NPR Music: "Torme Gets Hip to 'Zaz Turned Blue' " (2005)
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New York Times: "Mel Torme's Own Blend Of Voice and Instrument" (1994)
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Salon.com: "Mel Torme" (1999)
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Mel Torme Biographies, Articles, and Blogs | Add a Link
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The Blue In The Air: Was (Not Was) Starring Mel Torme (2007)
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Power Line: Do You Know the Way to Mel Torme? (2005)
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New York Times: ""Jazz Festival; Mel Torme's Polished Pop" (1998)
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PopCult Magazine: "It's Mel!" (1995)
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Jazz Professional: Mel Torme Interview (1976)
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dOc DVD Review: Mel Torme-''Standing Room Only'' (1989)
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