Matt Dennis

US-American pianist, singer, comedian, arranger & songwriter. Married to singer Virginia Maxey (1953-2002, his death). Brother of Jo Dennis. Dennis was exposed to music early as his mother was a violinist and his father a singer in vaudeville. In 1933, stilll a teenager, he joined Horace Heidt's Orchestra as a vocalist and pianist. Later on, he formed his own band, with Dick Haymes as vocalist.