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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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Article: A chance encounter with Mel Torme (1999)
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@denig0o | November 15, 2009 09:08 PM -
@charla71 LOL. Those guys are in my Lounge play list. This is more my bigband. However, some of the Mel Torme' has the that bigband sound
@davecurlee | November 15, 2009 05:51 PM -
@superhussy Ha! Mel Torme is forever linked to Night Court. Later in life the concept of him singing actual songs finally sunk in.
@yumopress | November 15, 2009 05:33 PM -
RT @superhussy: playing mel torme on wnyc. all i can think of is judge harry on night court. used to love that show.
@mdotwrites | November 15, 2009 05:25 PM -
playing mel torme on wnyc. all i can think of is judge harry on night court. used to love that show.
@superhussy | November 15, 2009 05:15 PM
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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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View All Mel Torme Questions (32) | Ask a QuestionOPEN THREAD: Florida Senator Mel Martinez Resigns (1 Answer)I'm getting mixed messages; "spending more time with the family" is a phrase that seems to be used as a smoke screen, or is he resigning to be available to ... read moreWho 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 moreWas George LeMieux a good choice to replace Mel Martinez? (2 Answers)I was good choice for Florida Governor Charlie Crist..being a crony of Crist the guy will just step asside when Charlie runs for the seat himself. The up side to ... read more
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