Nelson Smock Riddle Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) [2] was an American arranger, composer, bandleader and orchestrator whose career stretched from the late 1940s to the mid-1980s. He …

Nov 18, 2025 · Grammy Mystery: Arranger Nelson Riddle Died 40 Years Ago: How Can He Be Nominated for a 2026 Grammy? The nomination allows Riddle to set a new record for the longest …

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Nelson Riddle. Music Department: The Great Gatsby. Versatile American arranger/conductor who started as a trombonist with several big bands, including Tommy Dorsey. In a long, distinguished …

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Nelson Riddle 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 …

Oct 5, 2024 · By 1962, Riddle was household name to the point that Ella Fitzgerald co-released 2 albums with him – the latter of which, “Ella Swings Brightly With Nelson”, won Fitzgerald a Grammy. I …

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