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Nelson Riddle
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Nelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career span… read moreNelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 1980s. Riddle is perhaps best known for his 1950s work for… read moreNelson Smock Riddle, Jr. (June 1, 1921 – October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader, arranger and orchestrator whose career spanned from the late 1940s until the early 1980s. Riddle is perhaps best known for his 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing jazzy big-band style arrangement… read more -
Bert Kaempfert
152,593 listeners
Bert Kaempfert (also Kämpfert) (b. 16 October 1923 - d. 21 June 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. He made easy listening … read moreBert Kaempfert (also Kämpfert) (b. 16 October 1923 - d. 21 June 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. He made easy listening and jazz-oriented records, and wrote the music for a number of well-known songs, such as "Str… read moreBert Kaempfert (also Kämpfert) (b. 16 October 1923 - d. 21 June 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. He made easy listening and jazz-oriented records, and wrote the music for a number of well-known songs, such as "Strangers in the Night" (originally recorded by Ivo Robić)… read more -
Piero Piccioni
463,076 listeners
Piero Piccioni (December 6, 1921, Turin, Italy - July 23, 2004, Rome, Italy) His mother’s maiden name was Marengo, hence his pseudonym Pier… read morePiero Piccioni (December 6, 1921, Turin, Italy - July 23, 2004, Rome, Italy) His mother’s maiden name was Marengo, hence his pseudonym Piero Morgan, which he adopted until 1957. When he was growing up his father, Attilio Piccioni, (a pro… read morePiero Piccioni (December 6, 1921, Turin, Italy - July 23, 2004, Rome, Italy) His mother’s maiden name was Marengo, hence his pseudonym Piero Morgan, which he adopted until 1957. When he was growing up his father, Attilio Piccioni, (a prominent member of the Christian Democratic Party with the pos… read more -
John Barry
446,287 listeners
John Barry, OBE (3 November 1933 - 30 January 2011), born John Barry Prendergast in York, UK is considered one of the "Big Four" … read moreJohn Barry, OBE (3 November 1933 - 30 January 2011), born John Barry Prendergast in York, UK is considered one of the "Big Four" of late 20th century film composers (the others being John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, and Henry Ma… read moreJohn Barry, OBE (3 November 1933 - 30 January 2011), born John Barry Prendergast in York, UK is considered one of the "Big Four" of late 20th century film composers (the others being John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, and Henry Mancini). His family was in the cinema business, but it was du… read more -
Stelvio Cipriani
212,317 listeners
Stelvio Cipriani (Rome, Italy, 20 August 1937 - 1 October 2018) was an Italian composer, mostly of motion picture soundtracks and pianist. … read moreStelvio Cipriani (Rome, Italy, 20 August 1937 - 1 October 2018) was an Italian composer, mostly of motion picture soundtracks and pianist. Though not coming from a musical background, as a child Cipriani was fascinated by his church'… read moreStelvio Cipriani (Rome, Italy, 20 August 1937 - 1 October 2018) was an Italian composer, mostly of motion picture soundtracks and pianist. Though not coming from a musical background, as a child Cipriani was fascinated by his church's organ. His priest gave him his first music lessons and en… read more -
Lalo Schifrin
266,540 listeners
Lalo Schifrin (born Boris Claudio Schifrin on June 21, 1932) is an Argentine pianist and composer, most famous for composing the "burn… read moreLalo Schifrin (born Boris Claudio Schifrin on June 21, 1932) is an Argentine pianist and composer, most famous for composing the "burning-fuse" theme tune from the Mission:Impossible television series. Lalo Schifrin was born in… read moreLalo Schifrin (born Boris Claudio Schifrin on June 21, 1932) is an Argentine pianist and composer, most famous for composing the "burning-fuse" theme tune from the Mission:Impossible television series. Lalo Schifrin was born in Buenos Aires of Jewish heritage. His father, Luis Schifrin,… read more -
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
235,486 listeners
Herb Alpert (born March 31, 1935 in Los Angeles, California) is an American musician most associated with the Tijuana Brass, a now-defunct … read moreHerb Alpert (born March 31, 1935 in Los Angeles, California) is an American musician most associated with the Tijuana Brass, a now-defunct brass band of which he was leader. He is also famous as a recording industry executive - he is the… read moreHerb Alpert (born March 31, 1935 in Los Angeles, California) is an American musician most associated with the Tijuana Brass, a now-defunct brass band of which he was leader. He is also famous as a recording industry executive - he is the "A" of A&M Records. View wiki -
Jerry Goldsmith
467,053 listeners
Jerrald King Goldsmith (February 10, 1929 – July 21, 2004) was an American composer and conductor, most known for his work in film and television scoring. He composed scores for five films in the Star Trek franchise and three in the Rambo franchise, as well as for Logan's Run, Planet of the … read more -
Armando Trovaioli
79,925 listeners
Armando Trovajoli (also "Trovaioli") (September 2, 1917, Rome - 28 February 2013) was an Italian film composer with over 200 cred… read moreArmando Trovajoli (also "Trovaioli") (September 2, 1917, Rome - 28 February 2013) was an Italian film composer with over 200 credits as composer and/or conductor, many of them jazz scores for low-budget exploitation films. He c… read moreArmando Trovajoli (also "Trovaioli") (September 2, 1917, Rome - 28 February 2013) was an Italian film composer with over 200 credits as composer and/or conductor, many of them jazz scores for low-budget exploitation films. He collaborated with Vittorio De Sica on a number of projects, i… read more -
Francis Lai
311,933 listeners
Francis Lai (Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France, 26 April 1932 - 7 November 2018) was a French composer, noted for his film scores. While in his… read moreFrancis Lai (Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France, 26 April 1932 - 7 November 2018) was a French composer, noted for his film scores. While in his twenties, Lai left home and went to Paris, where he became part of the lively Montmartre music sc… read moreFrancis Lai (Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France, 26 April 1932 - 7 November 2018) was a French composer, noted for his film scores. While in his twenties, Lai left home and went to Paris, where he became part of the lively Montmartre music scene. In 1965 he met filmmaker Claude Lelouch and was hired t… read more