Scott Johnson, our kindred spirit when it comes to music history, has posted a belated tribute to Mel Torme, a singer he rightfully describes as "one of the great all-time American artists, too little known and vastly underappreciated." Many readers may not know the artist, but they would certainly recognize one of his most famous compositions, The Christmas Song, from its opening line, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...."
Torme left us a little more than a decade ago and his passing was the event that compelled OTR to listen more carefully to his music. Johnson writes a fine tribute and includes three remarkable videos of Torme and friends delivering some fine entertainment. Hope you enjoy.
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