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The Velvet Fog - the Mel Torme Story: Mel and the Verve Connection

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4/6. John Dankworth profiles vocalist Mel Torme.

This segment recalls Torme's work at Verve Records in the late 50s and early 60s. With contributions from Johnny Mandel, jazz archivist George Hulme, and critics
Dave Gelly and Will Friedwald.

Contributors

Presenter:
John Dankworth
Interviewee:
Johnny Mandel
Interviewee:
George Hulme
Interviewee:
Dave Gelly
Interviewee:
Will Friedwald
Source: Radio Times

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