BILLY MAY

William E. "Billy" May (1916-2004) was a composer, arranger and trumpeter.

He composed for film and television, especially The Green Hornet in 1966 and the theme of Batgirl in Batman in 1967. He orchestrated Cocoon and its sequel, among others.

He is also the author of arrangements for many stars of variety, such Frank Sinatra, Nat "King" Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby.

As a trumpeter, he has recorded several songs in the 40s with Glenn Miller and his Orchestra and Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra.

Source: Wikipedia

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