Matt Dennis

Biography

Matthew Loveland Dennis was a renowned American singer, pianist, and arranger born in Seattle, Washington, on February 11, 1914. After his father's death at six, he began piano lessons with his mother, who sang with local dance bands, accompanying her to performances. He formed his own band and worked as vocal coach for Martha Tilton before joining the Tommy Dorsey band as arranger and composer in 1938, writing prolifically for many artists.