Jack Pleis
Jack Pleis | |
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Pleis, on the back cover of Strings and Things (1957) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 11, 1917 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 1990 (aged 73) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, easy listening |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, arranger, conductor, composer, producer |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1939–1976 |
| Labels | London Records Decca Records Columbia Records |
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").