Nelson Riddle Orchestra

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The Nelson Riddle Orchestra is a renowned American big band ensemble best known for its lush, sophisticated arrangements on classic pop and jazz recordings with major vocalists in the mid-20th century.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf big band
activePeriod mid-20th century
arranger Nelson Riddle NERFINISHED
associatedWith Nelson Riddle NERFINISHED
collaboratedWith Dean Martin NERFINISHED
Ella Fitzgerald NERFINISHED
Frank Sinatra NERFINISHED
Judy Garland NERFINISHED
Keely Smith NERFINISHED
Linda Ronstadt NERFINISHED
Nat King Cole NERFINISHED
Peggy Lee NERFINISHED
Rosemary Clooney NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
genre big band
easy listening
traditional pop
vocal jazz
hasInfluenceOn American popular music arranging
big band and studio orchestra traditions
hasNotableCharacteristic focus on arrangements rather than improvisation
frequent collaboration with major vocal stars
studio-based ensemble
languageOfWork English
locationOfFormation United States NERFINISHED
namedAfter Nelson Riddle NERFINISHED
notableFor lush orchestral arrangements
sophisticated pop and jazz arrangements
partOf American jazz history
American pop music history
primaryRole backing orchestra for vocalists
recordLabel Capitol Records
Reprise Records
style complex harmonies
string-rich arrangements
subtle swing feel
typicalInstrumentation brass section
rhythm section
saxophone section
string section

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