Claude Thornhill

American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. Thornhill composed the jazz and pop standards "Snowfall" and "I Wish I Had You". His orchestra charted three times and he charted twice as a songwriter (1938-1951). His top hit with his orchestra was "Snowfall", which hit #20 in the U.S. in 1941. "Autumn Nocturne" also landed at #20 for the group in 1941.