Nelson Riddle
American arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator (1921–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. He worked with many vocalists at Capitol Records, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney and Keely Smith. He scored and arranged music for many films and television shows, earning an Academy Award and three Grammy Awards. He found commercial and critical success with a new generation in the 1980s, in a trio of Platinum albums with Linda Ronstadt.
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Birth name | Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. |
Born | (1921-06-01)June 1, 1921 Oradell, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | October 6, 1985(1985-10-06) (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Traditional pop, jazz, big band |
Occupation(s) | Arranger, composer, bandleader, orchestrator |
Years active | 1940s–1980s |
Labels | Capitol, Liberty, Solid State, United Artists, Alshire, MPS, Capilano, Daybreak |
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Education | Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School |
Spouses |
Naomi Tenenholtz (m. 1970) |
Children | 6 |
Family | Paula Wilcox (daughter-in-law) |
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