Mel Torme was a legendary crooner who was known for his smooth jazz vocals and scat singing. He was also an accomplished songwriter, arranger, and actor. He was nicknamed 'The Velvet Fog' due to his velvety smooth voice. He was a Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000. He was also a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He was a prolific recording artist, releasing over 60 albums throughout his career.