In the US recording industry, Mitch Miller has distinguished himself on many
different levels. First, as a musician, at the start of his career, he
collaborated on an occasional basis with the great Charlie Parker. Then, as a
producer, he contributed to the early successes of Frankie Laine and Jo
Stafford. At the same time, he led big band projects, which also met with great
success, thanks to his popular repertoire and his ability to get the audience to
sing along to his musical statements. A fervent advocate of popular music,
whether jazz or rock and roll, he took advantage of ...