Neil Ardley
- Type: Composer
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: May 26, 1937 in Wallington, Surrey, United Kingdom
- Died: February 23, 2004 in Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Biography
Neil Ardley (1937–2004) was a British jazz composer and pianist who founded and directed the New Jazz Orchestra from 1964 to 1970. His albums 'Western Reunion' (1965), 'Le Déjeuner sur l'Herbe' (1968) and 'A Symphony of Amaranths' (1971) made him a central figure of modern British jazz before he turned to writing and education. His later books introduced generations of readers to the mechanics and history of music.
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Neil Ardley Discography
- A Symphony of Amaranths (1972) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Kaleidoscope of Rainbows (1976) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- Harmony of the Spheres (1979) - Album - rated 3.56/5