Claude Thornhill And His Orchestra

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Claude Thornhill (August 10, 1908 - July 1, 1965) was a pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader who became famous beginning in the late 1930s. His many works included the jazz/pop standards, "I Wish I Had You" and the extensively-covered "Snowfall."


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Autumn Nocturne (1941)
  • Snowfall (1941)
  • Johnson Rag (1950)

Pop charts debut year: 1937

Years active: 1924-1965

Genres: Jazz, cool jazz, traditional pop, classical

Labels: Vocalion, Brunswick, Okey, Columbia, RCS Victor, Trend

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