John Alfred Mandel (November 23, 1925 – June 29, 2020) was an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz. The musicians he worked with include Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Diane Schuur and Shirley Horn. He won 5 Grammy Awards - from 17 nominations; his first nomination was for his debut film score for the multi-nominated 1958 film I Want to Live!.
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Dave Frishberg
American musician
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Bob Florence
American jazz arranger and pianist
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Blossom Dearie
American jazz singer and pianist
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Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
American saxophonist
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Shirley Horn
American singer
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Harry Edison
American trumpeter
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Johnny Mercer
American lyricist, songwriter, singer and music professional
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Hoagy Carmichael
American composer, pianist, singer, actor and bandleader (1899-1981)
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Bob Dorough
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Sammy Nestico
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Neal Hefti
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Melba Liston
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Pascal Le Boeuf
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Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
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John Oddo
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David Paich
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George Duvivier
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Cleveland Eaton
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Snooky Young
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Shelly Berg
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