The crossword solution for the term SINGER MEL is TORME. Torme was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and author who was born in 1925 and died in 1999. He was known for his jazz singing and was nicknamed 'The Velvet Fog' due to his smooth vocal style. He was also an accomplished actor, appearing in films such as The Big Broadcast of 1937 and The Strip. He wrote several books, including a memoir entitled It Wasn't All Velvet.