The composer, vocalist and arranger was widely recognized for his work that shaped many of Hollywood’s most notable film and TV soundtracks.
In the 1970s and 1980s, he composed scores for TV shows such as “Airwolf,” “Fame,” “Cagney & Lacey,” “Magnum, P.I.” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” collaborating with songwriter Jimmy Webb on a theme song for the latter.
The Seattle native moved to Los Angeles in 1934 and began his career as a group singer with The Singers Incorporated, working alongside fellow vocalists Perry Botkin, Jr., Sue Allen, Jimmy Bryant and George Tipton.
In 1977, he won a Grammy award for best arrangement accompanying a vocalist for “Evergreen,” which was performed by Barbra Streisand.
His credits also include scores for several TV movies like “The Curious Case Of…
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