name

Mel Torme (The Velvet Frog), Vocal

dates

b. September 13, 1925; d. June 5, 1999

birth place

Chicago, IL

description

Known, much to his chagrin, as "The Velvet Fog" for his seemingly effortless, silky phrasing; could also swing like mad.

hot disc

Fujitsu-Concord Festival (1990)

more info

http://sandbox.npr.org/programs/jazzprofiles/archive/torme.html