Jack Pleis
American jazz pianist and composer (1917–1990)
Died aged 73TaurusUnited States
Biography
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, more than 150 songs were arranged by Pleis. His surname is pronounced "Pleece" (to rhyme with "fleece").
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Career highlights
Instruments
- piano
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Karen Chandler
Quick answers about Jack Pleis
- How old was Jack Pleis?
- Jack Pleis died on December 5, 1990 at the age of 73.
- When is Jack Pleis's birthday?
- Jack Pleis was born on May 11, 1917.
- Where was Jack Pleis born?
- Jack Pleis was born in Philadelphia.
- What is Jack Pleis's zodiac sign?
- Jack Pleis's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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- Jack Pleis is a citizen of United States.
- What does Jack Pleis do?
- Jack Pleis is known as composer, jazz musician, pianist, record producer.
- Who has Jack Pleis been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Jack Pleis's spouse is or was Karen Chandler.
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