Walter Schumann

Born in New York City, Schumann briefly pursued a law degree at USC before abandoning his studies to play in a college dance band, a decision that launched his lifelong involvement in music. Early gigs included collaborating with Eddie Cantor on radio and recording alongside Andre Kostelanetz, and during World War II he rose to musical director of the Armed Forces Radio Service, overseeing scores… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources