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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.
Jun 7, 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.
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.
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.
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...
Jun 7, 1999 · Mel Tormé, singer and songwriter, born September 13, 1925; died June 5, 1999. This article was amended on 15 February 2011. The original standfirst gave his nickname as "the Velvet Frog".
Sep 13, 2023 · This introduction to the the best songs of Mel Torme celebrates and explores one of the 20th century's most indelible voices.
