Norman Paris | |
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| Born | Norman Thaddeus Pavlak October 21, 1925 |
| Died | July 10, 1977 (aged 51) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Elaine Ellis (m. ?; div. 1954) Dorothy Loudon (m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Instrument(s) | Piano, accordion |
| Years active | 1946–1974 |
| Labels | Columbia[1] |
Norman Paris (born Norman Thaddeus Pavlak;[2][3][4] October 21, 1925 – July 10, 1977)[5][6] was an American pianist, arranger, composer, conductor, and bandleader. Hailed by Billboard's Bob Francis and Bob Rolontz as—respectively—"one of the best accompanists in the business" and a "sensational pian[ist whose] stylings, even in back of the singers, were a delight,"[7] Paris composed and/or arranged music for numerous television programs during the nineteen fifties and sixties,[8] frequently appearing with his trio as well. In addition, he provided musical arrangements and/or orchestrations for both the big screen and Broadway stage.[9]
- ^ "Now Playing at Rich's in Person: Come see the Norman Paris Trio". The Atlanta Journal. September 15, 1953. p. 27.
- ^ Gaghan, Jerry (Feb 5, 1963). "Smiles Again at Theatres: The Entertainment Beat; You'll Want to Know; Progress Report". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 49. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Funeral Announcements: Pavlak". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p.B6. Retrieved January 24, 2025. "Joseph H., age 80, of Doylestown; formerly of Trevose [...H]e was the brother of the late Norman Paris and the late Florence Balasa"
- ^ "New York, New York City, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WZ7K-MPW2 : Sat Mar 09 21:41:14 UTC 2024), Entry for Norman Thaddeus Pawlak and Discharged From U.S. Navy, 29 Apr 1946.
- ^ United Press International (July 11, 1977). "Obituaries: Norman Paris, 51, Composer, Arranger". Newsday (Nassau Edition). p. 34.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
numidentwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Rolontz, Bob (March 1, 1952). "Night Club-Vaude Reviews: Le Ruban Bleu, New York (Wednesday, February 13)". The Billboard. p. 13.
- ^ Adams, Cindy (August 27, 1962). "TV Musical Director Doesn't Look the Part". The Evening Sun. p. B7
- ^ "Norman Paris: credits". Internet Broadway Database