What is Nelson Riddle's full name?
Nelson Smock Riddle
Nelson Riddle date of birth:
June 1, 1921
How old was Nelson Riddle when died?
64
Where was Nelson Riddle born?
Oradell, NJ
When did Nelson Riddle die?
October 6, 1985
Where did Nelson Riddle die?
Los Angeles, CA
Why did Nelson Riddle die?
Liver ailments
How tall is Nelson Riddle?
6' 2" (188 cm)
Nelson Riddle body shape:
Slim
What color are Nelson Riddle's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Nelson Riddle's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Nelson Riddle gay or straight?
Bisexual
What is Nelson Riddle's ethnicity?
White
What is Nelson Riddle nationality?
American
Where did Nelson Riddle go to school?
Rumson High School
What is Nelson Riddle's occupation?
Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, Orchestrator
Nelson Riddle claim to fame:
best known for his 1950s work for Capitol Records, providing arrangements and musical direction to such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and Keely Smith
What genre is Nelson Riddle's work?
Traditional Pop, Jazz, Big Band, Traditional pop music, jazz, big band
What instruments does Nelson Riddle play?
Trombone, Conductor, Arranger
Short 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. His work for Capitol Records kept such vocalists as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney and Keely Smith household names. He found commercial and critical success again in the 1980s with a trio of Platinum albums with Linda Ronstadt. His orchestrations earned an Academy Award and three Grammy Awards.