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1	Traps, the Drum Wonder: The Life of Buddy Rich more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist A 1991 New York Times Notable Book of the Year, from a world-renowned jazz vocalist. Mel Torme has performed in MGM musicals, and he co-wrote the enduring Christmas classic "The Christmas Song (Chestnut Roasting on an Open Fire)". But he has also written five books, including this brilliant biography of his friend of 40 years--the drummer Buddy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	It Wasn't All Velvet more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist For more than 50 years, he has been one of our most popular, most versatile and most accomplished singers. Now, in a book as intimate as a conversation with Torme himself and as amusing as his mid-show patter, Mel Torme tells his story for the first time. 16 pages of photos. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Other Side of the Rainbow: With Judy Garland on the Dawn Patrol more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist The classic lyrics to The Christmas Song have been spreading the holiday spirit since the 1940s. Now, Barrettes lush illustrations capture the spirit of the season for all kids from one to 92. Full color. see all copies from $4.54! new only from $6.72! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Other Side of the Rainbow: Behind the Scenes on the Judy Garland Television Series more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist In The Other Side of the Rainbow, world-renowned vocalist Mel Torme takes readers on a Hollywood rollercoaster ride through the triumphs and disasters of the short-lived "Judy Garland Show", at the same time revealing a personal side of Judy Garland rarely glimpsed. 16 halftones. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.95! \| first editions
6	Drummin' Men: The Heartbeat of Jazz more books like this by Burt Korall, Mel Torme (Foreword by) add to wishlist Drummin' Men profiles the very best of this generation, illuminating the high-energy drive of Gene Krupa, the explosive power of Chick Webb, and the elegant style of Jo Jones. Photographs. see all copies from $4.37! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	My Singing Teachers more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist A sweeping look at American song written by one our greatest singers offers memorable portraits of Nat "King" Cole, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, and many, many more before concluding with Torme's own invaluable reflections of the art of singing. 32 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	It Wasn't All Velvet: An Autobiography more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist Known as the "Velvet Fog", Torme shares his public triumphs and personal tragedies of his remarkable life. Now, this legendary performer looks back over his extraordinary life and provides "an insider's look at the jazz life and the movie business".--L.A. Herald Examiner. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.00! \| first editions
9	The Other Side of the Rainbow more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist In The Other Side of the Rainbow, world-renowned vocalist Mel Torme takes readers on a Hollywood rollercoaster ride through the triumphs and disasters of the short-lived "Judy Garland Show", at the same time revealing a personal side of Judy Garland rarely glimpsed. 16 halftones. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
10	Drummin' Men: The Heartbeat of Jazz, the Swing Years more books like this by Burt Korall, Mel Torme (Designer) add to wishlist Big bands drew their life-blood from the drummers at their core. This book profiles the generation of the swing years, illuminating the high-energy drive of Gene Krupa, the explosive power of Chick Webb and the elegant style of Jo Jones. Some of the jazzmen speak out in 175 interviews. see all copies from $3.62! new only from $15.95! \| first editions
11	Traps - The Drum Wonder: The Life of Buddy Rich Hardcover more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist Now back in print, this bestseller by Mel Torme is a brilliant biography of his friend of forty years, Buddy Rich, who was one of the most famous drummers of the Swing Era, having starred in the Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey bands. His career started when he was two years old in his parents' Vaudeville act, and by the time he was four he was the ... see all copies from $8.08! new only from $8.68!
12	Back Beats and Rim Shots: The Johnny Blowers Story more books like this by Warren W Vache, Warren W Vach-, Mel Torme (Foreword by) add to wishlist Vividly describes the life of jazz musician Johnny Blowers and the atmosphere of America during the time when the big band sound reigned supreme. Includes photos and a discography. see all copies from $28.00! new only from $123.16! \| signed copies \| first editions
13	Wynner by Mel Torme add to wishlist see all copies from $2.62! first editions
14	Harmonic Foundation for Jazz & Popular Music more books like this by Mel Torme (Designer), Jimmy Amadie, Woody Herman (Designer) add to wishlist see all copies from $250.00!
15	Wynner (Raven S) by Mel Torme add to wishlist see all copies from $16.58! first editions
16	Wynner by Mel Torme add to wishlist see all copies from $4.95! first editions
17	Best of the Concord Years by Mel Torme add to wishlist see all copies from $11.99!
18	It Wasn't All Velvet more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist For more than 50 years, he has been one of our most popular, most versatile and most accomplished singers. Now, in a book as intimate as a conversation with Torme himself and as amusing as his mid-show patter, Mel Torme tells his story for the first time. 16 pages of photos. see all copies from $14.85! first editions
19	The Mel Torme Songbook: Piano/Vocal/Chords more books like this by Mel Torme add to wishlist This folio contains 26 classics from "The Velvet Fog" plus a bio and many photos from his personal archives. Titles include: Blue Moon * The Carioca * Fascinating Rhythm * A Foggy Day * I Got Rhythm * Isn't It a Pity * More Than You Know * Oh, Lady Be Good * 'Round Midnight * September Song * You Make Me Feel So Young. see all copies from $11.45!

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