Jack Pleis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Pleis

American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer

Date of Birth: 11-May-1917

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 05-Dec-1990

Profession: composer, record producer, pianist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Jack K.
Pleis (May 11, 1917 – December 5, 1990) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer.
He recorded on London and Decca Records in the 1950s, and Columbia Records in the 1960s.
During the course of his career, Pleis worked with many artists, including Louis Armstrong, Harry Belafonte, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Benny Goodman, Earl Grant, Brenda Lee, and Joe Williams.
Between 1950 and 1976, over 150 songs were arranged by Pleis.
His surname is pronounced "Pleece" (to rhyme with "fleece").