Walter Gross | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Walter_Gross-1-72.jpg) Walter Gross, c. 1950s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Walter Kalish Gross |
| Born | July 14, 1909 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1967 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, songwriter, arranger, conductor |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Labels | Bluebird, MGM, ABC-Paramount, Musicraft, Royale |
Walter Gross (July 14, 1909 – November 27, 1967) is best known for having composed the music for the popular 1946 song "Tenderly". In addition to composing dozens of other titles, he was also a pianist, arranger, orchestra leader, and record industry executive.