Nelson Riddle

Nelson Riddle
  • Type: Bandleader
  • Country: United States
  • Born: Oradell, New Jersey, United States (1 June 1921)
  • Died: Los Angeles, California, United States (6 October 1985)
  • Active: 1940–1985

Biography

Nelson Riddle was an American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator from Oradell, New Jersey, and the defining arranger of the 1950s Capitol era. His work with *Frank Sinatra*, *Nat King Cole* and *Ella Fitzgerald* set a benchmark for popular orchestration, while his own albums, film and television scores, and later collaborations with *Linda Ronstadt* sustained a career spanning more than four decades.

Nelson Riddle Discography

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