1917 - 1990
Jack Pleis American Composer
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Details
| Birthday |
11th May, 1917
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| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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| Died |
5th December, 1990
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| Place of Death |
Palm Springs, California, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Pianist, arranger, conductor, composer
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| Occupation |
Composer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Easy listening, Jazz
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| Year(s) Active |
1950–1981, 1939–1976
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| Instrument (text) |
Piano
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| Record Label |
Decca Records, Columbia Records, London Records
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| Associated Acts |
Jack Pleis & His Orchestra, Eartha Kitt, Carmen McRae, Henri René, Jan Savitt & the Top Hatters, Jack Pleis Trio, Jack Pleis and His Orchestra
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Jack K. Pleis (May 11, 1917 – December 5, 1990) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer. He recorded on London and Decca Records in the 1950s, and Columbia Records in the 1960s. During the course of his career, Pleis worked with many artists, including Louis Armstrong, Harry Belafonte, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Benny Goodman, Earl Grant, Brenda Lee, and Joe Williams. Between 1950 and 1976, over 150 songs were arranged by Pleis. His surname is pronounced "Pleece" (to rhyme with "fleece").
