Nelson Riddle
- MatchNelson Riddle
- 84%Perry Como
- 76%Julie London
- 66%Doris Day
- 60%Benny Goodman
- 48%Dean Martin
- 39%Nat "King" Cole
- 34%Les Baxter
- 30%Henry Mancini
- 28%Martin Denny
- 28%Steve Tyrell
Biography
Nelson Smock Riddle, 1 June 1921, Oradell, New Jersey, USA, d. 6 October 1985, Los Angeles, California, USA. After studying piano, Riddle took up the trombone when in his early teens, and in the late 30s played in a number of big bands, including those led by Jerry Wald, Charlie Spivak, Tommy Dorsey and Bob Crosby. After a stint in the army, he settled in California and studied arranging with Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and conducting with Victor Bay. In the late 40s Riddle joined NBC, but was... Read more