Gross, Walter (Pianist)

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Walter Gross (1909-1967) was born in New York City. During his long musical career he worked as a pianist, composer, arranger, orchestral leader, and record company executive. He is best known for his 1946 song "Tenderly" which became a pop standard after being recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952.

From the description of Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31603660

Walter Gross (1909-1967) was born in New York City. During his long musical career he worked as a pianist, composer, arranger, orchestral leader, and record company executive. He is best known for his 1946 song “Tenderly” which became a pop standard after being recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952.

From the guide to the Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

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creatorOf NCSA Jazz Ensemble. NCSA Jazz Ensemble [sound recording]. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
creatorOf Gross, Walter, pianist. Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Gross, Walter, 1909-. Tenderly [music] / by Walter Gross ; arr. for orchestra by Michael Hurst. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Peters, Lynn. Double bass chamber music [sound recording]. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
creatorOf NCSA Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble [sound recording]. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library
creatorOf Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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associatedWith Australian Broadcasting Commission. Western Australian Branch. corporateBody
associatedWith Hurst, Michael, 1925- person
associatedWith NCSA Jazz Ensemble. corporateBody
associatedWith NCSA Jazz Ensemble. corporateBody
associatedWith Symphony Australia. corporateBody
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Orchestral music, Arranged
Piano music
Piano music
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Birth 1909-07-14

Death 1967-11-27

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