Matthew Loveland Dennis, professionally known as Matt Dennis, and born February
11, 1914, in Seattle, was an American jazz pianist and singer. He began his
career in 1933 as a vocalist and pianist with Horace Heidt's orchestra. Matthew
Loveland Dennis joined Tommy Dorsey's band in 1940, composing the hit
"Everything Happens to Me" recorded by Frank Sinatra. After serving in the
United States Air Force during World War II, he returned to songwriting and
arranging. Notable songs include "Violets for Your Furs" (1941) and "Angel Eyes"
(1953). Dennis also released several albums unde...