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Claude Thornhill

Terre Haute, United States

Claude Thornhill is credited on 710 releases across 204 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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8

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87

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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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710 releases · 204 albums · active 1950–2025

  • Performance · 920
  • Other credits · 47

Studios: Universal Recording Studio · Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra · Gold Star Studios · RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World

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