Died On This Date (December 3, 2009) Torrie Zito / Noted Arranger & Composer
themusicsover Torrie Zito
October 12, 1933 – December 3, 2009
Torrie Zito was a respected arranger, composer and pianist who worked with many of popular music’s greatest artists. Over the year’s he’s collaborated with Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Clay Aiken and many more. He is most celebrated for his work as string arranger on John Lennon’s Imagine album. Torrie Zito was 76 when he passed away on December 3, 2009.
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