American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer. Most popular c. 1950s-1970s.
Married to singer Karen Chandler (June 16, 1950-December 5, 1990, his death).
Born May 11, 1917 in Pennsylvania, USA.
Died December 5, 1990 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
Between 1950-1976, Pleis arranged over 150 recorded songs. He also composed and conducted the music for numerous TV shows and films.
Pleis backed his wife's debut for Coral using her new name, Karen Chandler. The song "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" became an enormous hit, selling over a million copies, peaking at #5 on the Billboard charts.
2018
Sepia Records (2)
CD, Comp, RM
2017
La-La Land Records
4xCD, Ltd
1965
1964
Not On Label
LP, Album, Mono
1962
Columbia, Columbia
5x7", Album, Comp, Jukebox
1962
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Columbia
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1961
Columbia
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Decca
7", EP
1958
Brunswick
7", EP
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Decca
7", EP
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Decca
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Brunswick
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London Records
Shellac, 10"
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London Records
Shellac, 10", Mono
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London Records
Shellac, 10"
London Records
7", Single
Decca
LP, Album, Mono
Decca
7", EP
Decca
7", EP
Decca
LP, Album
Decca
LP, Album, Mono
Decca
7"
London Records
7", Single
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Vocalion
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RCA
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RCA, RCA Victor
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Ranwood
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RCA Victor
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RCA Victor
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Capitol Records
7", Promo
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