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TL;DR: Musically gifted individual with extensive studies and career spanning several decades. Born in Philadelphia and later settling in Toronto, he achieved recognition through classical and jazz concerts, radio and TV shows, and film soundtracks.

Abstract: Abstract Jackson, calvin, comp, pno; b. Philadelphia, PA, 5/26/19; d. Encinitas, CA, 12/9/85. Mother was a concert singer. Extensive mus. studies; thirteen yrs. w. private teachers in Phila., at Juilliard, and at NYU. First prof. job w. Frankie Fairfax. Asst. mus. dir. to George Stoll at MGM, Hollywood 1943–7; also wrote arrs. for Harry James ’43. Moved to NYC ’48, pl. at Café Society w. Mildred Bailey. Settled in Toronto ’50, where he had own radio and TV shows. Ret. to West Coast ’57, app. as soloist in classical and jazz concerts ’61–2; own radio show ’65. Film: soundtrack for Blood and Steel; Oscar nomination for score to The Unsinkable Molly Brown; app. in Three on a Couch. TV: soundtrack for series, The Asphalt Jungle; apps. on Steve Allen, The Detectives; NBC special, Rehearsing With Calvin. Comp: Profile of an American, dedicated to J. F. Kennedy, perf. by Hollywood Symph. ’66. Recs. on Col., Rep.; w. Phil Moore (Verve). CD: w. Buddy Collette (Cont.).