Claude Thornhill
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Pianists · 1908–1965

Claude Thornhill

American pianist, composer and arranger (1909–1965)

Born
10 April 1908
Terre Haute
Died
7 July 1965
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
RCA Victor
Discography
3 albums

Biography

Claude Thornhill was a jazz musician who played piano and jazz piano. Claude Thornhill was born on 10 April 1908 in Terre Haute and died on 7 July 1965 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Victor. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “The Transcription Performances 1947” (1999) to “Autumn Nocturne, Vol. 2” (2000).

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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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Transcription Performances 1947 1999
Autumn Nocturne, Vol. 2 2000
Claude Thornhill in Disco Order, Volume 2

Historic 78 rpm records

  • PUSSY-FOOTIN' CLAUDE THORNHILL And His Orchestra · Owen B. Masingill · 1953 archive.org ↗
  • SUMMER IS GONE CLAUDE THORNHILL And His Orchestra · Jerry Raker · Don Costa · 1953 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Claude Thornhill play?

Claude Thornhill is known for playing piano and jazz piano.

When and where was Claude Thornhill born?

Claude Thornhill was born 10 April 1908 in Terre Haute.

What are Claude Thornhill's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Transcription Performances 1947 (1999), Autumn Nocturne, Vol. 2 (2000) and Claude Thornhill in Disco Order, Volume 2.

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