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George Greeley

George Greeley (born Georgio Guariglia; July 23, 1917 – May 26, 2007) was an Italian-American pianist, conductor, composer, arranger, recording artist and record producer who is known for his extensive work across the spectrum of the entertainment industry. Starting as an arranger and pianist with several notable big bands in the 1940s, he segued into the Hollywood radio scene, working on several nationally broadcast variety programs. After conducting an Army Air Force Band during World War II, he was hired by Columbia Pictures as a staff pianist and orchestrator.

George Greeley

Name
George Greeley
Birth Name
Georgio Guariglia
Born
23 July 1917
Birthplace
Westerly, Rhode Island, US
Died
26 May 2007
Place of death
Los Angeles, US
Occupation
Pianist, Conductor, Composer, Arranger
Nationality
United States.
Fields
easy listening.

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George Greeley (born Georgio Guariglia; July 23, 1917 – May 26, 2007) was an Italian-American pianist, conductor, composer, arranger, recording artist and record producer who is known for his extensive work across the spectrum of the entertainment industry. Starting as an arranger and pianist with several notable big bands in the 1940s, he segued into the Hollywood radio scene, working on several nationally broadcast variety programs. After conducting an Army Air Force Band during World War II, he was hired by Columbia Pictures as a staff pianist and orchestrator.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Compositions and principal works
  3. 03Visual art and other activities
  4. 04Recordings and discography
  5. 05Archives and collections
  6. 06Notes, references and evidence

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