Born to be blue mel torme biography
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Mel Torme
American jazz musician, composer, writer, actor Date of Birth: 13.09.1925 Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Mel Torme
- The Velvet Fog
- Success and Influence
- Later Years and Legacy
Biography of Mel Torme
Melvin Howard Torme, better known as Mel Torme, was an American jazz musician, composer, writer, and actor.
Born to be blue mel torme biography
He was born in 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, to Russian immigrant parents. From a young age, Mel showed his musical talents, performing with the "Coon-Sanders Orchestra" at the age of 4. However, he never considered pursuing jazz singing professionally until later in life.
The Velvet Fog
In his early career, Torme was known for his soft, sentimental songs, earning him the nickname "The Velvet Fog." Though he disliked the nickname, he focused on perfecting his improvisational jazz style as he grew older.
Torme worked as an arranger for most of his vocal numbers and also played the piano and drums.
Success and Influence
Torme gained widespre