Claude Thornhill

Claude Thornhill
1909 - 1965
Claude Thornhill  American Pianist
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American Pianist Claude Thornhill was born on 10th August, 1909 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States and passed away on 2nd Jul 1965 Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S. aged 55. He is most remembered for Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1984.. His zodiac sign is Leo.

Claude Thornhill is a member of the following lists: Musicians from New Jersey, 1908 births and American military personnel of World War II.

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First Name Claude
Last Name Thornhill
Birthday 10th August, 1909
Birthplace Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
Died 2nd July, 1965
Place of Death Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S.
Buried Roselawn Memorial Park, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Zodiac Sign Leo
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
Occupation Text Pianist, Bandleader, Arranger, Composer
Occupation Pianist
Claim to Fame Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1984.
Music Genre (Text) Jazz, Cool jazz
Music Genre Jazz, Cool, Piano
Origin Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Year(s) Active 1924–1965
Music Style Cool, Sweet Bands, Big Band
Instrument Piano, Arranger, Leader
Instrument (text) Piano
Associated Acts Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, Ray Noble, Billie Holiday, Lee Konitz, Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan

Claude Thornhill (August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He composed the jazz and pop standards "Snowfall" and "I Wish I Had You".

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FilmYearCharacterType
NBC Bandstand1956SelfTV Show
The Tonight Show1953SelfTV Show
Cavalcade of Bands1950HimselfTV Show
The Big Broadcast of 19361935Band Members: Piano (as Ray Noble and His Orchestra)Movie

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