Claude Thornhill
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This article is about the musician and bandleader. For the college football coach, see Claude E. Thornhill.
Claude Thornhill (August 10, 1908 – July 1, 1965)[1] 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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Claude Thornhill | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1908-08-10)August 10, 1908 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | July 1, 1965(1965-07-01) (aged 56) Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, cool jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, arranger, composer |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1924–1965 |
Spouse(s) |
Ruth Thornhill (m. 1952) |
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