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Claude Thornhill
Terre Haute, United States
Claude Thornhill is a musician from Terre Haute, United States. They also recorded with Claude Thornhill & His Orchestra.
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Biography
American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader.
Born August 10, 1908, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA. Died July 1, 1965, Caldwell, New Jersey, USA. Married to Ruth Thornhill, who wrote the lyrics to their song "Snowfall".
Thornhill composed the jazz and pop standards "Snowfall" and "I Wish I Had You". His orchestra charted three times and he charted twice as a songwriter (1938-1951). His top hit with his orchestra was "Snowfall", which hit #20 in the U.S. in 1941. "Autumn Nocturne" also landed at #20 for the group in 1941. His top songwriting song was "Fare Thee Well, Annie Laurie" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra in 1938. It was co-written by Benny Krueger & Mitchell Parish.
Thornhill collaborated often with arranger Gil Evans.
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Claude Thornhill & His Orchestra
Claude Thornhill under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
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