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    Mel Tormé - Wikipedia. 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.

  2. 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.

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  3. 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...

  4. 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.

    • September 13, 1925
    • June 5, 1999
  5. Sep 13, 2023 · Explore the career and voice of Mel Tormé, one of the 20th century's most indelible singers and songwriters. Discover his best songs from his Verve Records period, where he showcased his smooth, sonorous croon and jazz skills.

  6. Sep 13, 2023 · A tribute to Mel Tormé, a singer, songwriter, and jazz musician who mastered scat singing and the Great American Songbook. Learn about his career, achievements, and legacy in this article and listen to his best songs.