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Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) [1] was an American arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator whose career stretched from the late 1940s to the mid-1980s.
Jun 4, 2021 · Of the three who worked with him at Capitol by far the most prolific was Nelson Riddle, whose centenary fell on 1 June 2021. Like the majority of arrangers, Riddle, who was born in Oradell, New Jersey, started out as a player, taking piano lessons from age eight and trombone lessons from age 14.
Nat King Cole & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra: 2:32: Hits of the 50s – The Ultimate Collection; A Blossom Fell: ... Tom Jobim e convidados; A felicidade:
Apr 5, 2021 · New York, NY — Frank Sinatra’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” Judy Garland’s “Come Rain or Come Shine” and Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable” would not be the same immortal melodies without the musical genius of prolific composer and arranger Nelson Riddle, arguably the greatest of his era.
Nelson Riddle (1921–85) During the 1950s Riddle was a staff arranger for Capitol Records and arranged songs for top singers of the day, including Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney and Peggy Lee. He made recordings with Ella Fitzgerald during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Jun 24, 2024 · On this occasion, three artists that defined popular and vocal jazz music during the past decade came together: Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and the great arranger Nelson Riddle. Sinatra performed, Fitzgerald performed and Riddle conducted his wonderful arrangements.
May 28, 2024 · Nelson Riddle was an American popular-music arranger, conductor, and composer, regarded as the premier 20th-century arranger for popular singers. Riddle began his career in the 1940s as a trombonist-arranger for the orchestras of Tommy Dorsey, Bob Crosby, Charlie Spivak, and Jerry Wald.
