Nelson Riddle
American arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator (1921–1985)
Biography
Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) 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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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- traditional pop
- big band music
Instruments
- trombone
Awards & honours (2)
- Academy Award for Best Original Song Score
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Quick answers about Nelson Riddle
- How old was Nelson Riddle?
- Nelson Riddle died on October 6, 1985 at the age of 64.
- When is Nelson Riddle's birthday?
- Nelson Riddle was born on June 1, 1921.
- Where was Nelson Riddle born?
- Nelson Riddle was born in Oradell.
- What is Nelson Riddle's zodiac sign?
- Nelson Riddle's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is Nelson Riddle's nationality?
- Nelson Riddle is a citizen of United States.
- What does Nelson Riddle do?
- Nelson Riddle is known as conductor, bandleader, composer, film score composer.
