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Apr 25, 2024 · Nelson Riddle (born June 1, 1921, Oradell, N.J., U.S.—died Oct. 6, 1985, Los Angeles, Calif.) 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 ...
Considered by many as one of the greatest arrangers in the history of American popular music, Nelson Riddle was and is still well known for his talents.
Jul 6, 2023 · Nelson Riddle was one of the greatest arrangers in the history of American popular music. He worked with many of the major pop vocalists of his day, but it was his immortal work with Frank Sinatra, particularly on the singer’s justly revered Capitol concept albums, that cemented his enduring legacy.
June 1, 1921 · Oradell, New Jersey, USA. Died. October 6, 1985 · Los Angeles, California, USA (complications from hepatitis) Birth name. Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. Nickname. Nels. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio. Versatile American arranger/conductor who started as a trombonist with several big bands, including Tommy Dorsey.
NELSON RIDDLE was one of the greatest arrangers in the history of American popular music. He worked with many of the major pop vocalists of his day, but it was his immortal work with Frank Sinatra, particularly on the singer’s justly revered Capitol concept albums, that cemented Dad’s enduring legacy.
Nelson Riddle bio. NELSON RIDDLE was a great arranger in American pop music history. While he worked with many major pop singers, it was his legendary work with Frank Sinatra on his Capitol concept albums that cemented Dad’s lasting legacy. He was an expert in mood and subtlety and able to draw out the song’s emotional undertext.
Dec 18, 2001 · Nelson RiddleNPR Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg talks to biographer Peter Levinson about Nelson Riddle, the conductor, whose distinctive musical arrangements helped define the sounds...
