Gross, Walter (Pianist)
Variant namesWalter Gross (1909-1967) was born in New York City. During his long musical career he worked as a pianist, composer, arranger, orchestral leader, and record company executive. He is best known for his 1946 song "Tenderly" which became a pop standard after being recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952.
From the description of Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31603660
Walter Gross (1909-1967) was born in New York City. During his long musical career he worked as a pianist, composer, arranger, orchestral leader, and record company executive. He is best known for his 1946 song “Tenderly” which became a pop standard after being recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952.
From the guide to the Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | NCSA Jazz Ensemble. NCSA Jazz Ensemble [sound recording]. | University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library | |
| creatorOf | Gross, Walter, pianist. Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
| creatorOf | Gross, Walter, 1909-. Tenderly [music] / by Walter Gross ; arr. for orchestra by Michael Hurst. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Peters, Lynn. Double bass chamber music [sound recording]. | University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library | |
| creatorOf | NCSA Jazz Ensemble. Jazz Ensemble [sound recording]. | University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Semans Library | |
| creatorOf | Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. |
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| associatedWith | Australian Broadcasting Commission. Western Australian Branch. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hurst, Michael, 1925- | person |
| associatedWith | NCSA Jazz Ensemble. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | NCSA Jazz Ensemble. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Symphony Australia. | corporateBody |
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| United States |
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| Composition (Music) |
| Orchestral music, Arranged |
| Piano music |
| Piano music |
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| Composers |
| Pianists |
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Person
Birth 1909-07-14
Death 1967-11-27
