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Mel Tormé : a chronicle of his recordings, books, and films / by George Hulme.
| Author/creator | Hulme, George, 1930- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2000. |
| Description | viii, 190 pages ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface -- Introduction. Melvin Howard Torme the man ; An Appraisal ; A selective chronology ; Notes -- Recording Sessions. 1942-1946 Jewel and Decca ; 1946-1947 Musicraft ; 1948-1952 Capitol ; 1953-1954 Coral ; 1955-1957 Bethlehem, Decca, Philips and Tops ; 1958-1961 Verve ; 1962-1967 Atlantic and Columbia ; 1968-1982 Liberty, Capitol, London, Atlantic, Century, Gryphon, Finesse and Flair ; 1982-1996 Concord Jazz and Telarc -- Record Issues. Singles 78 and 45 rpm ; EPs and MPs ; LPs (albums) ; Tapes ; CDs -- Films and Videos. Drama and Documentary ; Musical Stage Performances ; Television Shows ; Songs in Films ; The Judy Garland Show ; The Mel-Tones Soundies -- Books. Torme as Author ; Torme as Contributor ; Torme as Subject -- Miscellany. The Hit Parade ; Desert Island Discs ; Nominations and Awards -- Appendix 1 alternative takes -- Appendix 2 a discographical problem -- Song Recorded / Med Torme. |
| Abstract | Known for a voice as mellow as his moniker, "The Velvet Fog," Mel Torme was an accomplished vocalist, pianist, drummer, songwriter, arranger and author. Leaving a recording legacy of jazz and popular music, his death in June 1999 ended an entertainment career spanning over sixty years. This comprehensive discography is intended not only for the Torme enthusiast, but the casual fan as well, who may only know Torme for his Night Court television appearances or as vocalist and co-writer of "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," which was first recorded by Nat "King" Cole. Included are a selective chronology providing the highlights of Torme"s career as an entertainer; notes on record issues, recording dates, session numbers, takes, musicians and arrangers; lists of all musical releases by label and category; "hits" and awards; and indexes of song titles and musicians. Films, short subjects, stage appearances, and television work (recorded on video) in which he acted, performed musically, or served as a contributor are noted, as are books that Torme wrote, or to which he contributed. |
| General note | Includes indexes. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-166) and index. |
| LCCN | 00037243 |
| ISBN | 0786408375 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML156.7.T65 H85 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |