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Mel Tormé Musical artist

Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed The Velvet Fog, was an American musician, best known as a singer of jazz standards. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, drummer, and actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He composed the music for the classic holiday song "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	The Velvet Fog
Birth date	September 13, 1925
Birth place	Chicago
Date of death	June 05, 1999
Place of death	Los Angeles

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