Percy Faith
Percy Faith · Arts & Literature
Conductor and arranger
1908, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — 1976, Encino, Los Angeles, California, United States
Canada · United States
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Percy Faith (born to a Jewish family) was a Canadian-American conductor, arranger and composer, a leading figure in mid-20th-century orchestral 'easy listening' and film music. His lush arrangements sold widely, and his recording of the 'Theme from A Summer Place' was a chart-topping instrumental hit. He shaped the sound of popular orchestral music for a generation.
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Conductor and arranger
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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