Joseph Raymond Conniff November 6 1916 - October 12 2002 Was An American Musician. He Was Born In Attleboro Massachusetts And Learned To Play The Trombone From His Father. He Studied Music Arranging From A Course Book. After Serving In The U.S. Army In World War II where He Worked Under Walter Schumann He Was Hired By Mitch Miller Then Head Of A & R At Columbia Records As Their Home Arranger And He Worked With Several Artists Including Rosemary Clooney Marty Robbins Frankie Laine Johnny Mathis Guy Mitchell And Johnnie Ray. Read More On Last.Fm