Brian Malloy

06/06/10

I bought Lucky in 1977 and played Ease Down Line over and over and over again. I have to admit, I had no idea until I looked for Lucky on cd that you were Mel Torme's son. Thanks for Lucky, it is a wonderful album.

Riley Icenogle

05/31/10

Great to meet you on Saturday. It was a pleasure to work with you, and I'm looking forward to the next time. Really enjoyable gig.
Riley

Addie

05/12/10

Dear Steve,
Your show was awsome. I am very proud of you. Love your CD. I will DEFINITELY be at your show. alway your Fan-----Love ya, Addie

JoAnne Hasbrouck

04/18/10

I've tried twice today, to NOT send you a note. However, my gratitude got the best of me. I feel that I must thank you for inspiring me to 'get out' yesterday and attend a celebration of the life of a respected Portland man who recently died. Going to that event and seeing so many old friends reminded me of all the good fortune I've had........One of them was the joy of presenting you at 'The Old Church' on 12/4/98.
It was 'a big deal' that this man agreed to MC for me, 'cause you are SO WHITE. His name is Dick Bogle. Being black he TOTALLY enjoyed promoting all the many great black players. (He was in poitics,radio,police force,etc. etc.) However, for me...and for YOU he conceded and introduced you. He didn't do a great job of it ...but he DID it ! As I related that story to friends yesterday they laughed...and remembered you and your preformance that night with, yet another
RAVE REVIEW ! It took all of that, to get me out from 'under my rock'! I have a new resolution...
To become more active in the jazz community again! That WAS MY LIFE! Who knows,I might even make it to one of your Vegas gigs ! Thanks Steve !

Toby Padgett

04/13/10

Your dad was a good friend of our family in Chicago. He hung out with my Cousin, Stanley Goodman quite a lot when they were in high school. It's nice to see his face in yours, Steve, and it's nice to see you have your own singing style. I wish you only the best. Sincerely, Toby Padgett, Oregon, formerly of Chicago's South Side

Loris Damerow

03/29/10

Dear Steve,

Thank-you fro your performance at the Vintage in the Valley fete on March 20th. I often listen to you on 'The Avenue' yet had never heard you sing 'LIVE". It was great! What a generous gift to the Boys and Girls Club Fox Valley! Thank-you.
Thank-you.

Loris Damerow
Director, Center for Grieving Children

Renée Snodgrass

03/09/10

I saw you on March 3 and 4 at the McCallum. It's been a long time since I've been so impressed with a performer that I've actually sprung for the CD, but I did buy yours, and I'm so glad! I listen to it every time I'm in my car. I've already bought tickets to your show at the Suncoast in Las Vegas, and am very excited to be able to see and hear you again -- you're the best!

Laura Flaherty

03/04/10

Steve,

Saw your performance last night at the McCulluum Theatre.
WOW! What a thrill . . . a fabulous original performance!  
Not too familiar with jazz but I'm now a fan, just thoroughly enjoyable.  Such talent!  Loved every minute and didn't want it to end!

Thanks for the intro to jazz, love it!

Pat

Bernie & Georgia Vogel

01/18/10

Hi again Steve---

I'm listening to your cd "So Far" as I'm writing this quick thank you note. (And "So Far" I'm enjoying it immensly -- Town Without Pity- WOW an old Gene Pitney hit that you really hit dead center!!!)

We had the wonderful privedge and pleasure to attend your Jan. 16, 2010 concert in Great Falls, MT @ The Mansfield Theatre.

I'm must admit, my only exposure to your music has been thru your radio show on a local station & that is what inspired us to attend. Luckily, we were able to secure seating center stage in 2nd row so we were treated to a real up close & personal experience.

Your show was just extraordinary and being that this was your very 1st performance with a symphony (The Great Falls Symphony under the direction of Gordon Johnson) with all the arrangements provided by yourself, we were very impressed. (In our minds) consider the evening a huge success. We also have a feeling you were very happy with this first time endeavor as well you should be.

Georgia enjoyed the very unique "Beatles Medley" some selections which are rarely heard however, much appreciated.

Again, thanks so much for a wonderful evening of first class entertainment.

Mel has to be soooo proud!!!!

Bernie & Georgia Vogel

p.s.

I've just pulled out your fathers lp recording "Mel Torme @ The Crescendo". I see there is another fine Mercer-Arlen composition on this record entitled "One For My Baby (And One More For The Road). Can't wait to hear it.

Laura Flaherty

01/14/10

Hi Steve,
I am an usher at the Mansfield Theater for the Performing Arts in Great Falls, Mt and am really looking forward to your appearing this Saturday evening, Jan. 16th, with the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra as the guest star for their Gala.
I've checked out your music & videos, solo & with your Dad, & am very impressed with you beautiful voice.
Sincerely,

Laura Flaherty

David Saperstad

12/27/09

Dear Steve,

Happy Holidays to you. I saw you in concert on 2/23/07 in Madison,Wisconsin. I enjoyed your show very much. Top-notch indeed. I want to thank you for being so kind and gracious to my Mother. She came down the aisle to talk with you and get your autograph before the show. I have been a fan of yours since your early album,LUCKY. Happy New Year. I look forward to listening to you on your Music of your life radio show.

Sincerely,

Dave Sperstad

Julie

12/26/09

Hi Steve I am hoping to see you next year I wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Julie

from Manchester Maryland

Jaime Monroy

12/10/09

Steve,You're a TRUE American musical Artist!

From my early beginings of my stand up comedy career at the Friar's Club in Beverly Hills, put me on a path of meeting and working with Show Business legends! Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Richard Pryor, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and a very, very, young Steve March Torme!!!

Love the scrapbook photos and your witty captions! They take us on a wonderful journey of your life and musical career so far! I guess part of why I was so impressed with you aside from your talent is that I was around 17, 18 years old when we worked together and you weren't much older than that, all of the production staff and show business giants we worked with...were grown adults and here we were these 2 young guys doing what we wanted to do with our lives. Me, warm up the audience and get them going with some laughs and then you would swing people into an upbeat jam or swoon them with your classic singing style.

Steve, keep knockin' out Steve those audiences!

I look forward getting the chance to work together again and will be in touch if I'm coming to see at any of your road performances.

Your warm up comic pal always,

Jaime Monroy

Melissa

11/22/09

My name is Melissa and last night (Saturday November 21) I had the oppertunity to watch your performance at the theatre owned by Desi Arnaz Jr. and his wife Miss Amy in Boulder City, Nevada.

To say I extremely enjoyed your performance would be an understatement. Your flare and passion for music was conveyed with each note you sang. I am an avid music lover and make it my life's mission to take in as much as possible about everything and anything pertaining to this wonderful art form.

I hang on every note when I have the chance to see performers/performances whom I greatly and deeply admire, and without exception this includes you, from the bottom of my heart....

Thank you for signing my C.D. Take care, stay safe on the road, and God Bless. *HUGS* Melissa

Sheri Castleberry

11/20/09

My sister & I just got home from your outstanding performance at The Boulder Theatre..What a pleasure we so enjoyed you sharing your story & family with us..The theatre for us has great memories we spent many a Saturday afternoon at the movies there (when is was only 35 cents)We are grateful Amy & Desi have worked so hard to keep The Theatre alive with Artist's like you. Please come see us again..

Thanks To You & The Band
Sheri

Don Levine

11/10/09

Your performance at the Lawrence University Jazz Festival was outstanding. With the big band, it was wonderful to hear the great arrangements from Mel's songbook being sung by a great singer. I look forward to hearing you in the New York City area real soon.

Alan Glasscock

11/09/09

Thanks for the link to your site - it is stunning! In looking at all the photos and accomplishments, I'm almost embarrassed that I didn't know more about you to begin with, as I've been a fan of Mel's work since forever. I'm glad to see that you have inherited so much from him, while still crafting and tapping into your own musical uniquenes. You come from excellent stock!

I especially enjoyed the photo taken here in Dallas at the JFK assination spot- it was like I was looking out my car window there, as I've driven through that area millions of times.

Here's hoping that one day our paths might cross, as I would welcome the opportunity to work with someone as hip as you!

Warmest regards,
Alan Glasscock
The Alan Glasscock Orchestra
Dallas, TX

Stan & Judy Griesbach

11/07/09

My wife Judy and I went to your concert on November 6th. We talked 6 friends of ours into coming along. I was the grey haired guy in the front row to your left with a dark sweater and light coat. I Purchased your last CD at Jefferson Park in Menasha, when you did your concert there.

We all agreed, this was not one of the best, but THE best live concert we all had ever seen, and we've seen many. My buddy next to me, said he was amazed at the energy you had, and how down to earth you are. I told him, now you know why we asked you to come along--he thanked me.

We hope to see a lot more of you in concert in the coming years. You put a smile on everyones face.

Thanks from all of us, and welcome to Appleton--my home town.

By the way, our new snowblower is running perfect. You told me the last time you E-mailed me, that you hoped it would do the job.

Thanks again
Stan Griesbach

Mark R. McKinniss

07/29/09

Steve:

Seeing your website with the pictures of you and your family and reading about all the things you've done and are doing filled me with nostalgia and, I must admit, a bit of envy. You have lived your life doing what you loved, and it looks to me as though it's been a pretty wonderful life.

I'm glad to see you are still singing and writing songs; the only thing that surprised me is that you wound up in the midwest! That is the reverse of the usual arc, don't you think?

Anyway, I remember fondly the time of my life when I counted you among my best friends and anything seemed possible. I wish you all the best in all you do.

Mark

Maxine M.

07/22/09

Steve~
One more time you proved to us you are a master of music and lyrics. And then, to add to that, a #1 voice! And YOU put it all together! Great, GREAT CD! Keep them coming even if you have to work "all night at the zoo"!
Maxine M.

Charlo Fortier

07/13/09

You are SO very talented. How are you? Gonna watch the video.
Going to St. Louis for 3 weeks to do Hairspray at The Muny. Talk about your cottage industry job, I ain't complaining! Keep in touch, love to the Goils. How was Missy's wedding? Wacky, beautiful, hilarious, hope it was all three. My son is very tall, and kinda wacky for going on 16 years...God, please help him to clean his room and change clothes, after taking a bath. Clean clothes.Holla at a sista, Your Friend,
Mahalia Jackson Crossley Fortier

Denny Weiner

06/16/09

Hello Steve....I've been following your entertainment career, and am so proud of you....It's that time again for The Maccabiah, and without a doubt, the first thing that comes to mind is you. I was honored to be your teammate then, and honored to be your friend now. I hope someday we can sit at the piano again and jam.... Be well, and keep pitching Denny Weiner

Mysti Distance

05/09/09

Dear Mr. March: A 150 years ago I wrote you a fan letter for your talent that I only saw on Name that Tune. You not only sent me your picture but keep up a very very kind correspondence with me...which helped give me great self confidence. I was a average kid with nothing special about her, but your letters always made me feel like I was special and during those years when you feel like crap about yourself, you helped a average young woman in New Braunfels Texas know that she could be special and that there was a whole world out there. I know I was just another fan, but I had to tell you what those letters meant to me and I have kept everyone. I have looked for you many times through out the years never to find you...I guess because I did not know about the "Torme" last name...on a fluke I looked you up again tonight and the minute I saw your picture I knew it was you...you have not aged at all. I can't wait to get your CD's and hear your wonderful voice again. Thank you for your tale!
nt and your kindness. Mysti Brueggemann Distance

Jana Novakova

05/09/09

Steve song with Bonnie Bianco is very very beautiful. Jana from czech republic. Goodbye

Susan McCray

05/08/09

Dear Steve, It was terrific having you as a guest on my internet radio show "Getting To Know You" on KSAV.org. It was so great, I couldn't edit it down so I made our talk including some of your great music, a two part show. Part One will air Tuesday, May 12th - Part Two, will air Tuesday, May 19th. If you miss them, once aired, the shows will be archived on my website: www.susanmccray.com. I hope all of your fans will tune in and enjoy getting to know you and your great music. Best regards, Susan McCray

Blanche Blotto

05/02/09

Hey Steve, I was a fan waaaaay back in the late 70's when someone gave me your first LP. And you've only gotten better! Delighted to hear you! Blanche Blotto

Bonnie

04/22/09

Steve,
It is so great to see that you are still singin' and swingin'. It's been 20 years since we've seen each other and I have thought of you often. I just decided to google you because my ex-husband, trumpet player, you also met when we were visiting L.A. years ago, said he had seen posters of you billed as Steve March Torme'in some of the venues he had played at. You still look fabulous and sound great too. I miss those old Marjans days. So glad to hear about the family and the midwest move. I am now in Sin City..Las Vegas. I would love to hear from you....Lots of love to you and your family, Bonnie xo

Kathy Kasper

04/11/09

Hey, Steve,
It's good to hear you sing here. I'll check out youtube. Please let me know if you plan to work in S.F. I'll drive up. I live in San Luis Obispo now. All my records (ALL) were stolen as they stored between moves, but oddly, I found I still have the sleeve from the album we did with Rick Pekkonen. Is there someplace from where I can buy the cd? I'd love to have it again. (That record was the most fun project I can remember ever doing.) Stay well, Kathy Kasper

Bradley Stengel

04/03/09

Lord have mercy, Stevie !! Yesterday I cancelled a flight from LA to London.
Today I see you're gonna be in SOHO later this month ! Shoot, man. I was redeeming "miles" but decided to donate the "miles" to a deserving friend, and I cannot back out now. POOP. I've followed you since 1976, you rascal. I still recall every note from that 33 album, the one with a kitty and a keyboard on the kover. (sic) I have a whole Gang of friends in London, and I will advertise YOU and I hope they go hear you. Didja know ? Practically across DEAN Street,
....Tottenham Court Road.....underneath the St Giles Hotel, on Russell, there's a terrific POOL at the Central YMCA, just in case you're interested. I WISH I were there, Steve, but alas. Not this time. Now I'm gonna e-mail Everyone I Know in London and send as an attachment your version of "Town Without Pity" or "Neverland". No royalties for you, dommage. BUT they will want to show up in Soho April 23,24,25....y'know ? big warm hug to ya. Come back to Santa Monica ! love, BRADLEY

Stan Waldman

04/01/09

Steve Thanks for the tennis "lesson" at the Esmeralda.
Hope your concert went well. Enjoyed the
baseball camp stories too. Regards.........Two handed forehand Stan

Beverly Rose

03/28/09

Hi Steve...when I heard your name on the radio, I thought...hmmm, I wonder if he's related to Mel Torme; after all, how many people have that last name! Your dad used to live in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. So did I. And even tho I never met him, I felt like I knew him because he lived in my neighborhood! Silly, I know, but wanted to just share the thought with you. He was so talented and handsome...looks like you are a taller, thinner version of him and just as talented!...Warmly, Beverly

Steve Hohenrieder

03/28/09

Great to meet you and play tennis today. I hope your show went well at the Esmeralda - I'll keep an eye out for you in San Francisco. All the best, Steve

Doug Corbin

02/05/09

This is your old basketball sidekick, Doug Corbin. I was going through some old photos the other day and saw some of the "Celebrity" basketball team shots and was wondering how you were. Looks like you're doing great. Let me know the next time you are in and around LA and maybe we can hook up and relive some of those great moments on the court. Doug

Stan Griesbach

12/22/08

My wife and I saw you at the Fox Cities Jazz Fest in Menasha, Wisconsin this summer, and I told you how great you are and that I loved to listen to your dad sing. I bought your CD "So Far", which you signed, and thought I'd drop you a line and express how great it is. When we're having a rough day, I put the CD in and sit back to listen. It's so relaxing. Your bright personality and beautiful voice make my day. Will you ever be returning to this area? My wife isn't as big a follower of jazz as I am, but she absolutely loved your show. If you can win her over, It shows just how great you are. Sincerely
Stan Griesbach

Rich Morgan

11/17/08

Thank you for making Stambaugh Auditorium the most comfortable place in Youngstown this Sunday evening. You don't just sing a song, you share a song with the audience. You conquered an audience that knew your father's legacy but had no idea what to expect from you. There are hints of your dad in your performance, but you are still your own man. Much like Mel Torme, your forte is that you are a very talented live performer. You have so much to offer with the great stories and the way you communicate with the audience, you're not just a pop singer, you are an entertainer. I was the MC for this Monday Musical Club show and I agree with everyone that met you, you are a true gentleman. Now that people know you in Youngstown, I hope you will return with your 10 piece band and do a little tap dancing. May you have continued success and take good care of your family.

Bob Stephens

10/31/08

Hello Steve,
I have been a genealogist for some time and can say with some certainty that we are related. My grandmothers maiden name was Gertrude Tockstein and was fron Red Bud, Illinois. I know your mom Florence Tockstein was from Vienna, Missouri, but her mom was from Southern Illinois. I thought about you, 1) because your mother was famous and in showbiz and 2) i just moved out to LA to take a temporary technology job. Would love to provide you with more details if you are interested. I am from St Louis. Would love to see your act but it appears you won't be to LA for some time. My grandmother married Francis Stephens, so I am Robert Stephens. Drop me an email if you are interested. Bob

Charles Williams

10/02/08

Hey Steve
I am the pianist with he Kansas City Jazz Orchestra' and just wanted to say that I enjoyed meeting you and your pianist in Kansas City. Even though I didnt get to play behind you I just was honored to meet you. You Dad was a great singer to me, and I am so glad you are continuing on his legacy. Have a blessed and safe tour. Sincerely Charles

Debbie Griffle

09/15/08

I was a fan of your father's since I was about 16 and saw 4 of his concerts. My husband & I look forward to seeing you in Olathe on Sept 27th

Dan and Karen Michels

09/13/08

Dear Steve, We had the great pleasure of seeing you on Valentine’s Day last year, and recently we finished watching your Torme Sings Torme dvd. So it is time to tell you that rank among the best jazz singers we have seen, including your father. Your respect for the music and your musicians is a true pleasure to see. But the real test is in the ears, and you get an A+. Thanks!

Jim Mair

08/23/08

Steve,
Looking forward to working with you in Kansas City!
Jim Mair

Dave Keif

08/05/08

Steve.......enjoyed your show in Marina Del Rey. Sorry not to get a chance to say hello!!! Fond memories of our tennis lessons and hanging!!!
Dave

Laurence Allen

08/04/08

We saw your show at the Chase Park last Saturday night and want to tell you we thought you were the best the marina has ever had on stage. We really enjoyed you work and of course bought your CD. Look forward to your future work.
Larry

Bob Paiva

06/21/08

I have been a Mel Torme fan for many years. Just bought my second Steve March Torme CD (Swingin at the Blue Moon) and I love it. Am well on my way to becoming a Steve March Torme fan.

Josephine

03/31/08

Being a child of the 60's and 70's, I was introduced to the music of your father, and the rich sounds of the jazz era by my mother and my uncle. I learned to savor the sounds of Ella, Frank, Nat and of course Mel Torme, who along with Ella Fitzgerald introduced me to the rich sounds of scat. I'm sorry to say that I wasn't aware of you or your singing career, until I searched a fan site for Indian teen star Sajid Khan. I am now enjoying your music thanks to youtube videos. I would love to see your live show, and I'm wondering if you will be coming to Atlanta in the near future. Thanks to the internet and to the Sajid Khan web site I've discovered your music. Josephine

Jerry DeClercq

03/23/08

Hello Steve, I worked with your father one Saturday afternoon at Universal Recording Corp. in Chicago(no longer exists)when I was a staff engineer there years ago. Recently I attended a concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall here in Clearwater, FL that featured Lynda Carter, opened by John Byner. I believe you would pack the house there and a performance by you and Lynda would need to be at a larger venue. You and she have that great jazz feel and there could be some great musical interaction. Just a few suggestions. Cheers! Jerry

Eppo/Rob Evans and Mary

03/17/08

This is a message from your past. Just looked up your website ( don't ask why -- just got to thinking about the "old" days and wondered how some of the Dog and Pony Gang were doing.) Glad to see that you are doing so well -- enjoyed your You Tube clip. Now we will have to look for your cd's. We were also happy to hear that you got married and have a family.
Mary and I have been married for 26 years and have a 21 year old son. We still live in Saratoga -- where we were married. Still have your picture from that day, as well as the Dog and Pony team picture - 1979.
Do you ever perform in the bay area?? Would love to hear from you.
P.S. Are you still playing shortstop?
Congratulations! Eppo and Mary

Lisa Ottoson

02/25/08

Just a very random but cute tidbit about your step-father, Hal March. In 1964, I was 1-1/2 years old and my brother, Mark, was a newborn. We lived in Lompac, California. Though I have little detail, the fact is that my mother picked up a left my birth-father (not very common in that era) and headed back to Seattle with both of us on the plane! Hal's seat was in our section and he was absolutely wonderful. My mother, Ines, said that Hal held me, while she tended to my little brother. She was, of course, awestruck at first, but truly appreciated the help. She remembered his appearances on the I LOVE LUCY show, etc. So... I wanted you to know that I consider this my first brush with real fame. Blessings to you and yours.

Chris Delfino

02/24/08

Hey Steve, I love your tunes! When are you playing Connecticut? Maybe the Mohegan Sun Casino or Foxwoods Casino? They would be excellent venues for you! Did you already play either or both and did I miss you?? Shame on me if so! I will certainly keep my ear to the tracks for you to come east!

Elaine Lemieux

01/29/08

Hey Steve, A very Happy Birthday to you! Hope it has been a wonderful day. Best wishes, Elaine

Oyvey Kubek

01/17/08

Whenever I see you play,
I bow my head in shame,
Cuz grounders just ain't your game,
And your hitting is a tune called DISMAY! I tried to get Yul to sing this but he was shining his head. Your tutor,
Oyvey Kubek

Maxine M.

01/12/08

You did it again! So Far could have been called Far Out...Smooth and jivey. You slipped your dad's name in there real slick with Bassie. #1 song ~ Swinging at the Blue Moon Bar and Grill. I'm glad to know you and your friend, and you by yourself, are writing songs. Your dad would love that. Keep the good songs coming!
A listener

Phyllis Millard

01/06/08

Hi Steve. I have your Essence of Love cd. It's wonderful. The background music is great. Although, the original 'In Blue Skies' was...I never "saw" the sun shining so bright...never "saw" things going so right. I'm going to get your new cd as soon as I can. I just saw you singing ' The Folks who Live on the Hill' on YouTube. You're very good looking. I'm glad you have your house on the hill.

Lonnie Pritzen

01/05/08

Heard you at Community Concert in McKinney, Tx. tonight. Great show!!!! Great selection of songs! Your musicians were excellent. Took my father-in-law, who has parkinson's and was in wheel-chair on the front row. He loved it! Sometimes music really inspires him, and he loves the jazz/standard genre...as do I!!! It was worth 10 times the ticket price.

Linda Ireland

01/05/08

I just got home from your concert in McKinney Texas. It was wonderful and your voice is amazing. I also wanted you to know who much I enjoyed the song - A Different Time? It brought me to tears. It was simply beatiful. I think you said it would be on an upcoming CD of pop songs. I will buy it just for that song. What a pleasure to hear you tonight and thanks again for coming to our community.

Kris Sopel

12/14/07

Just a note to let you know - my father is really looking forward to your performance at the Fox Cities PAC. He had a band in Chicago way back when when he was a young man - he played (plays) the trumpet and your dad was on the drums. I have some wonderful pictures of them. He loved Mel and thought he was an incredible talent and a wonderful guy. Dad played with the Dorsey's, etc and still has a band today tho he's been retired for quite some time. Anyway, when he heard of you, he was excited to check you out, and of course thought you were pretty darned terrific...no surprise. :) Happy holidays to you

John Michael Marty

12/10/07

From the first CD to now, you're amazing. Found your website and went through the news, and am so happy for your success. I was reading the comments and saw the one from a guy named Bob who said he got/stole a copy of Lucky in 1978. Now Steve, I'm not accusing anyone you realize, but I used to have a copy of "Lucky", and I used to have a roommate named Bob. Hmmm..I wonder where my copy of Lucky went? Thank God you sent me your second CD a few years ago, when you were interviewed on KTRS in St. Louis. Can't wait to purchase your DVD.

Al Kraatz

10/27/07

We saw you last nite at centre east in skokie, il and enjoyed the performance very much. we also had seen your dad along with helen reddy about 20 yrs ago at the old centre east. i remember from 55 or 60 yrs ago when your dad was the velvet fog and used to perform live at the chicago theater. some yahoos in the audience threw lightbulbs on the stage. i figure they were just some jealous guys from his old neighborhood. they could not have been displeased with his talent. no one carries lightbulbs into a theater without prior intent. you have special talent just like your dad did.

Elaine Kraatz

10/27/07

My husband and sister and I saw you last nite at the Centre East in Skokie, Illinois. We were so impressed with your vocalization and professionalism and just wish the house had been filled to the rafters. They don't know what they missed. The only thing that could have made it better would have been to see you behind a live orchestra. I understand, from your Web site, you are working on such a concert. GREAT. Continue success - you are a talent to be reckoned with.... Please come back to Skokie.

Barb

10/16/07

Hi Steve,
I just discovered your music and have been a big fan of your dad and of your younger brother James for some time now. I was able to see James perform in Thousand Oakes and at Anthology in San Diego - two great shows! I really like your sound too and hope to catch one of your shows soon too! Wow - what a family!
:-) Best wishes for much continued success!
-barb from Seattle

Dave Blackburn

10/04/07

Although many of Steve's fans may not be aware, he possesses the toughest pitch to hit in the sport of fastpitch softball. In 1989, The sports pages of the Jerusalem Post newspaper reported that Maccabi USA pitching star Steve March Torme's infamous "In-Out Twizzie" pitch would baffle opponents at The 13th World Maccabiah Games softball tournament in Israel. The sportswriter proved prophetic as Steve helped team USA "March" to it's 2nd consecutive Gold Medal victory over Maccabi Canada, at the Kibbutz Gezer Softball Stadium. I know this because I was there as Steve's teammate, and back-up pitcher. If I could have only mastered the Twizzie myself...I wouldn't have had to have a back-up career in pro Wrestling as "The Kosher Krusher"!

Melanie Floyd Hutchinson

7/2/07

While you were on Name That Tune, I wrote you a letter. I was 15 years old and had the biggest crush on you. To my surprise, you wrote me back. In fact, we corresponded several times over that year. Recently, while going through some boxes, I found two of the letters you sent me. It took me back to those difficult years when I was a lost, insecure, plain and sometimes depressed teenager. Your letters were bright spots for me in that difficult time. You took time out of your busy schedule to write me. Your letters were caring, sincere and they made me feel special. That was almost 30 years ago and I have often wondered what you were doing and how you were. It wasn't hard to find you. It is great to see that you are very successful. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to write me. I'm sure it played some small part in creating the happy and confident person I've become.<BR>Try to get down to Florida sometime - I'd love to see you perform! Thanks again! Best wishes.!
Melanie

Sid Linton

06/17/07

I don’t think Steve or anybody else would claim he’s ‘better’ than his dad, but there’s no doubt that he honors his famous gene pool while taking it in new directions—and sometimes to new heights. More unexpected is the fact that he’s such a nice guy. Makes you wonder how a person who grew up among celebrities in a privileged environment turned out that way. My guess is that his only parent without a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame must have been one very gracious lady. Hope the symphony tour works out. Should be great.

Richard Freeman

6/18/07

Dear Mr Torme, My name is Richard Freeman and I am 45 years old. When I was 16 my dad got me a job with Steve Allen. I worked all his gigs and was a office hand for his personal and public affairs. Working for him allowed me to hear his radio show and see his TV show, but the best thing that came from working with him was an apreication for jazz. Your album "Lucky" was played in the office all day, every day for many weeks. Steve Allen loved it and so did I. Could you see as to how I could recapture those days and see if you could locate another copy of "Lucky" for me? The original was on a real to real tape that is now long gone. Thank You so much, This was the best jazz album I had ever heard. Sincerely, Richard Freeman

Allan Fett

12/18/06

Steve, I'm so glad I found your website. I am totally impressed. I am glad I got the chance to meet you and Angela last summer. Dianne and I will be watching for a concert date in the area that we will be able to attend.
All our best for your continued success!

Dan Horan

11/28/06

Lookin forwad to seeing you in Napa in January!.....Met your Dad back in the mid-eighties....thru Perry Phillips ..a entertainment writer at the Oakland Tribune....I sent him a copy of a Downbeat magazine he needed as reference for the book he was finishing at that time (a judy thing}....

Julie (Arnold) Drake

9/11/06

Steve, it was fantastic getting to finally meet you this past Saturday at the Jazz Festival in Plymouth, MA! I've been waiting 29 years to meet you, and thank you for all your supportive letters in the past. You were a very positive influence on me, and I thank you very much. Seeing you sing in person was unbelievable. Your voice is amazing, very strong and soothing. You're have showmanship like no other. Your Dad is smiling down on you for sure! I look forward to buying your DVD too. Thanks again for your graciousness towards myself and my husband. You've made one life-long fan very happy indeed. Keep up the fantastic work.

Mohamed Youssef

8/24/06

I'm an Australian designer & musician from Sydney. Just listened to you with Mel Tormé for the first time at one of Sydney's jazz radio and loved the track, the singing and the vocal improvisation. very impresive, so enjoyable, well done.

Donna Dickenson

8/6/06

Delighted to find your site!
I am a huge fan of your fathers' and also of yours. Glad to hear you are scheduled to perform in Newport News, VA. I will travel from the Shenandoah Valley of VA just to see and hear you. Can't wait. Loved your CD where you sang, "Straighten Up and Fly Right". Great music! Great Voices!

Bob

12/20/06

love your music..ever since I borrowed/stole 'lucky' in 1978 from a guy I knew...wish you'd come to st. louis to perform

Charlo Crossley Fortier

12/25/06, 4:07 PM

Thanks, Steve-o for the FULL SWING mention...geez, that billboard coulb be the reason why my music career took a bloodly nose dive...just kidding! Great pix of you and Mel and Candy...what a lovely family! So Sweet, you know how I love that stuff.
Much love to you...will catch up with ya, in 2007. Your pix are fantastic and you're a pretty sharp dresser. Bring back the name on the sweater, please!!!
Smooches,
Harriet Tubman

Patti Jacobs

10/29/06

Hi Steve! I just finished watching/listening to your wonderful "Tormé Sings Tormé" DVDs. Although not quite as fabulous as your live performances, it's great to have the show in my living room -- especially in between your trips to southern California. I'm thrilled you will be back here in January! I've already got tickets for two shows and hopefully will see you at all four of them!

I hope you, Angela, Ruby and Sunny are all well. You've been away from So. Cal. too long, and I'm looking forward to seeing your show again in January!

Sincerely,
Patti Jacobs

Geary Corves

10/16/06

Heard you Oct 4th at Quinnipiac University with the trio, including the bass player known all over this area, Jeff Fuller. The duet with your voice and his bass was fantastic. I must admit I didn't know of you until the concert. Hopefully your 2007 tour will bring you back to the Connecticut area.

Bradley B Stengel

9/16/06

I first heard the soothing and magic voice of Steve back in 1976. He just keeps getting better, and HIS comment is, "I hope so". Emotional warmth with immaculate musical taste, reliably professional after all these years, and somehow YOUTH full, how does he do that ? ? ?

Louise S. Robinson

8/20/06

I just purchased "Torme sings Torme" because your Dad was as much of an influence on our generation's music, if not more so, than Frank Sinatra. I first met your Dad when he was 13years old. He was soloist and drummer for a band led by Fritzi(Frederick)Freund. This was in Chicago around 1939 or 1940. I was dating Fritzi and sat in on a band rehearsal. I remember clearly what he sang that night "I Cried for You" Your Dad and I went to same high school)Hyde Park High), but I am a few years older. I wrote a e-mail note to the editors of TIME when they wrote of your father.

Rob Landes

7/6/06

Steve,
Looking forward to hearing you at the Grand 1894 Opera House in January. I have a jazz trio, and we play an annual concert at the Opera House every year, plus playing a lot of "on stage" events there as well. You are in for a treat. It is an absolutely spectacular venue. The last time I saw your father perform, it was at the Grand. Maureen Patton, who runs the Grand, is a good friend. You will enjoy her very much. I hope we will be able to meet, but if not, I am sure that your Grand experience will be just that. Grand!
Best regards,
Rob

Ed Brown

4/30/06

Hello Steve I'm so glad that I ran into this site! Talk about a blast from the past, I played bass on one of your first records. I was at that time recording, writing,and performing with the late and still great Minnie Riperton when the chance to record for you came along. My God how time flows by so silently. I do recall you being very easy to work with and fun. I really would love to get my hands on those tracks my man! I don't recall the title of that work so can you have some of your people "hook a bratha up". I need to hear it agin. I'm so proud many people have found out what I already knew way back then, you are a national treasure. For real , Ed Brown

Charlie Folds

2/16/06

When your dad used to perform on Miami Beach, I was a film editor and children's personality at the time at then WCKT/NBC 7 in Miami. One of your dad's passions was watching old war movies. He would come to the TV station and pick out the movies from our MGM library of movies. Then in the evening I would go watch his show (after having lugged a heavy projector and film up to his hotel room) and then around midnight when he had finished performing, would sit up with him until 3 or 4 in the morning watching the movies.

He also loved Lifesavers. He was always kind, so talented, and humble, very dedicated.

Great heritage and I know he would be so proud of you today.

Charlie Folds (retired after 50 years in broadcasting)

Larry Parker

1/26/06

Steve,
I just received the cd "Swingin at the Blue Moon Bar & Grille" Oh My God.... I could listen to you all day... Straighten up and Fly Right is one of the best versions EVER. I feel so honored to know you and have been in a band with you. You are Amazing. Debbie and I hope to see your show when you are in L.A. AMAZING
Larry Parker

Larry Parker

1/20/06

Hello to Steve, I just wanted to tell you I just bought all three of your cds on Amazon. I was in the Shades of Sound. I am the guy in the center nealing. I was a fan of Steve's then and I still am. Steve, You forgot to put that picture was Larry Parker, your super lead guitar player....Just kidding.... Also, you didn't mention that Walt Disney died after we auditioned for him....He just couldn't take any more.....We all thought you were always fantastic. I know you have a genious understanding of music, rhythm and you are funny..I can't wait for the cd's to arrive. Put me on a list of when and where you are performing.

Dani

10/24/05

You are so funny. I really laugh to the point of bladder loss when its the whole family together. Your music is great too. We are watching a DVD of $64,000 Question. We watched about a 15 minute commercial of "Snow Peach" Revlon lipstick. I wished I lived back in the day. Well, now you have Lexi's email so you can send pictures of your beautiful baby, and your beautiful wifey. I really miss you guys and hope everything is going well.
All my love,
Dani

Mary Burlingame

9/24/05

Hope all is well with you. You ever going to play Portland again? Lots of festivals to perform at Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Portland Jazz Festival, Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. Till next time our paths cross, Mary B @KMHD

Kate Kinser

8/17/05

I tutored two of your distant Chicago cousins (the Ginsburg girls) for their Bat Mitzvah celebrations, back in the late 80's/early 90's. Their mother Sue (maiden name Leff) was very proud of her connection to your father.