SettingsAmerican music arrangers
Abadawn
Abadawn (born Justin David Sims) is a performing hip hop artist that is signed to Canadian indie label Camobear Records.
Abadawn (born Justin David Sims) is a performing hip hop artist that is signed to Canadian indie label Camobear Records.
Abe (Glenn) Osser
Abe (Glenn) Osser (born August 28, 1914) was an American musician, musical arranger, orchestra leader, and songwriter.
Abe (Glenn) Osser (born August 28, 1914) was an American musician, musical arranger, orchestra leader, and songwriter.
Alexander Courage
Alexander "Sandy" Mair Courage Jr. was an American orchestrator, arranger, and composer of music, primarily for television and film.
Alexander "Sandy" Mair Courage Jr. was an American orchestrator, arranger, and composer of music, primarily for television and film.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Allan Slutsky
Allan Slutsky, also known by his pen name, Dr. Licks, (born in 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a Grammy Award winning American arranger, guitarist, music producer, and historian.
Allan Slutsky, also known by his pen name, Dr. Licks, (born in 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a Grammy Award winning American arranger, guitarist, music producer, and historian.
Anita Kerr
Anita Jean Grilli, known profesioanlly as Anita Kerr, is an American singer, arranger, composer, conductor, pianist, and music producer.
Anita Jean Grilli, known profesioanlly as Anita Kerr, is an American singer, arranger, composer, conductor, pianist, and music producer.
Archie Gottler
Archie Gottler (May 14, 1896 – June 24, 1959) was an American composer, screenwriter, actor and film director.
Archie Gottler (May 14, 1896 – June 24, 1959) was an American composer, screenwriter, actor and film director.
Art Greenhaw
Art Greenhaw is a Grammy Award-Winning recording artist, producer and mixing engineer, having won the Grammy Award in 2003 in New York City for "Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album ...
Art Greenhaw is a Grammy Award-Winning recording artist, producer and mixing engineer, having won the Grammy Award in 2003 in New York City for "Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album ...
Arturo Alvarez (music producer)
Arturo Alvarez is an international A&R, manager, artist and multi-platinum and gold record producer.
Arturo Alvarez is an international A&R, manager, artist and multi-platinum and gold record producer.
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Generally considered to be one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century,...
Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Generally considered to be one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century,...
Belford Hendricks
Belford C. Hendricks was an American composer, pianist, arranger, conductor and record producer.
Belford C. Hendricks was an American composer, pianist, arranger, conductor and record producer.
Benny Carter
Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader.
Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader.
Bill Cunliffe
Bill Cunliffe (b. June 26, 1956) is an American jazz pianist and composer based in Los Angeles He has been described by The New York Times as being in the "modern jazz mainstream" and as an ...
Bill Cunliffe (b. June 26, 1956) is an American jazz pianist and composer based in Los Angeles He has been described by The New York Times as being in the "modern jazz mainstream" and as an ...
Bill Finegan
William James Finegan was an American jazz bandleader, pianist, arranger, and composer.
William James Finegan was an American jazz bandleader, pianist, arranger, and composer.
Bill Holman (musician)
Willis Leonard Holman (born May 21, 1927), known also as Bill Holman, is an American songwriter, conductor, composer/arranger, and saxophonist working primarily in the jazz idiom.
Willis Leonard Holman (born May 21, 1927), known also as Bill Holman, is an American songwriter, conductor, composer/arranger, and saxophonist working primarily in the jazz idiom.
Bill Ramsay
William George Ramsay ("Bill" or "Rams;" born 12 January 1929, Centralia, Washington) is an American jazz saxophonist and band leader based in Seattle.
William George Ramsay ("Bill" or "Rams;" born 12 January 1929, Centralia, Washington) is an American jazz saxophonist and band leader based in Seattle.
Billy May
William E. "Billy" May was an American composer, arranger and trumpeter.
William E. "Billy" May was an American composer, arranger and trumpeter.
Billy Strayhorn
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn was an American composer, pianist and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades.
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhorn was an American composer, pianist and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades.
Billy Ward and His Dominoes
Billy Ward and His Dominoes were an African-American vocal group, one of the best-selling American R&B groups of the 1950s.
Billy Ward and His Dominoes were an African-American vocal group, one of the best-selling American R&B groups of the 1950s.
Bob Belden
James Robert Belden (born October 31, 1956) is an American saxophonist, arranger, composer, bandleader and producer.
James Robert Belden (born October 31, 1956) is an American saxophonist, arranger, composer, bandleader and producer.
Bob Brookmeyer
Robert Edward Brookmeyer was an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer.
Robert Edward Brookmeyer was an American jazz valve trombonist, pianist, arranger, and composer.
Bob Florence
Bob Florence (20 May 1932; Los Angeles – 15 May 2008; Los Angeles) was an American jazz arranger and pianist.
Bob Florence (20 May 1932; Los Angeles – 15 May 2008; Los Angeles) was an American jazz arranger and pianist.
Bob Hammer
Howard Robert Hammer (* March 3, 1930 in Indianapolis) is a US-American jazz musician (pianist and arranger).
Howard Robert Hammer (* March 3, 1930 in Indianapolis) is a US-American jazz musician (pianist and arranger).
Bradley Ellingboe
Bradley Ellingboe (born April 16, 1958) is an American composer.
Bradley Ellingboe (born April 16, 1958) is an American composer.
Bradley Joseph
Bradley Joseph is an American composer, arranger, and producer of contemporary instrumental music.
Bradley Joseph is an American composer, arranger, and producer of contemporary instrumental music.
Bruce Chase
Bruce Chase (March 22, 1912 - June 29, 2001) was an American composer and music arranger.
Bruce Chase (March 22, 1912 - June 29, 2001) was an American composer and music arranger.
Bruce Sudano
Bruce Charles Sudano is an American musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger noted for creating songs for some of the most famous artists in the world such as Michae...
Bruce Charles Sudano is an American musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger noted for creating songs for some of the most famous artists in the world such as Michae...
Buddy Cole (musician)
Edwin LeMar Cole, known as Buddy Cole (December 15, 1916 – November 5, 1964), was a jazz pianist and orchestra leader.
Edwin LeMar Cole, known as Buddy Cole (December 15, 1916 – November 5, 1964), was a jazz pianist and orchestra leader.
Carl Restivo
Carl Restivo is an American born musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and sound engineer.
Carl Restivo is an American born musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and sound engineer.
Charles Blenzig
Charles Blenzig is a jazz pianist based in New York City.
Charles Blenzig is a jazz pianist based in New York City.
Charles Lloyd Barnhouse
Charles Lloyd Barnhouse was a 19th-century American music publisher.
Charles Lloyd Barnhouse was a 19th-century American music publisher.
Charles Previn
Charles Previn was an American film composer who was highly active at Universal in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s.
Charles Previn was an American film composer who was highly active at Universal in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s.
Charles W. LaRue
Charles W. LaRue (b. Aug 1, 1922 - d. Nov.
Charles W. LaRue (b. Aug 1, 1922 - d. Nov.
Chico O'Farrill
Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921, in Havana - June 27, 2001, in New York City, New York USA) was a composer-arranger best known for his work in the Latin idiom, although he also compo...
Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921, in Havana - June 27, 2001, in New York City, New York USA) was a composer-arranger best known for his work in the Latin idiom, although he also compo...
Chris Carmichael (musician)
Chris Carmichael is a musician and arranger born in San Antonio, Texas on July 6, 1962.
Chris Carmichael is a musician and arranger born in San Antonio, Texas on July 6, 1962.
Christopher "Deep" Henderson
Christopher "Deep" Henderson is an American music composer, arranger, and producer.
Christopher "Deep" Henderson is an American music composer, arranger, and producer.
Chuck Israels
Charles H. "Chuck" Israels is a composer, arranger, and bassist who is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio.
Charles H. "Chuck" Israels is a composer, arranger, and bassist who is best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio.
Claude Thornhill
Claude Thornhill (August 10, 1908 at Terre Haute, Indiana – July 1, 1965, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader.
Claude Thornhill (August 10, 1908 at Terre Haute, Indiana – July 1, 1965, New Jersey) was an American pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader.
Conrad Salinger
Conrad Salinger (August 30, 1901, Brookline, Massachusetts – June 17, 1962, Pacific Palisades, California) was an American arranger, orchestrator and composer, who studied classical composition ...
Conrad Salinger (August 30, 1901, Brookline, Massachusetts – June 17, 1962, Pacific Palisades, California) was an American arranger, orchestrator and composer, who studied classical composition ...
Craig Pruess
Craig Pruess is an American composer, musician, arranger and gold & platinum record producer who has been living in Britain since 1973.
Craig Pruess is an American composer, musician, arranger and gold & platinum record producer who has been living in Britain since 1973.
Craig Sharmat
Craig Sharmat composes music for TV and Film, and also is an accomplished guitarist whose work has been noteworthy in the Smooth Jazz charts.
Craig Sharmat composes music for TV and Film, and also is an accomplished guitarist whose work has been noteworthy in the Smooth Jazz charts.
Dale Warren
Dale Ossman Warren (c.1940 - 1994) was an American musician, who was best known for his work as an arranger for Motown Records in the early 1960s, and later for the Stax label where he worked wi...
Dale Ossman Warren (c.1940 - 1994) was an American musician, who was best known for his work as an arranger for Motown Records in the early 1960s, and later for the Stax label where he worked wi...
Dan Barrett (musician)
Dan Barrett (born December 14, 1955 in Pasadena, California) is an American arranger, cornetist, and trombonist.
Dan Barrett (born December 14, 1955 in Pasadena, California) is an American arranger, cornetist, and trombonist.
Dan Radlauer
Dan Radlauer is a film a T.V. composer and was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the eastern suburb of La Habra.
Dan Radlauer is a film a T.V. composer and was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the eastern suburb of La Habra.
Dan Terry
Daniel Kostraba, known as Dan Terry, was a big band leader, arranger, and trumpet and flugelhorn player who appeared in Birdland with Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Chris Connor, Johnny ...
Daniel Kostraba, known as Dan Terry, was a big band leader, arranger, and trumpet and flugelhorn player who appeared in Birdland with Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Chris Connor, Johnny ...
Danny Troob
Danny Troob (born February 28, 1949, Queens, New York) is an American arranger and orchestrator, best known for his close association as orchestrator to Alan Menken's earliest Broadway and movie...
Danny Troob (born February 28, 1949, Queens, New York) is an American arranger and orchestrator, best known for his close association as orchestrator to Alan Menken's earliest Broadway and movie...
Dave Cavanaugh
David Cavanaugh, also known as Dave Cavanaugh or occasionally Big Dave Cavanaugh, (13 March 1919 – 31 December 1981), was an American composer, arranger, musician and producer.
David Cavanaugh, also known as Dave Cavanaugh or occasionally Big Dave Cavanaugh, (13 March 1919 – 31 December 1981), was an American composer, arranger, musician and producer.
David Axelrod (musician)
David Axelrod (born April 17, 1936, Los Angeles) is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.
David Axelrod (born April 17, 1936, Los Angeles) is an American composer, arranger and producer, working in several musical genres.
David Matthews (keyboardist)
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger, born (March 4, 1942) in Sonora, Kentucky, United States.
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger, born (March 4, 1942) in Sonora, Kentucky, United States.
David Tamkin
David Tamkin (28 August 1906 – 21 June 1975) was an American composer of Jewish descent.
David Tamkin (28 August 1906 – 21 June 1975) was an American composer of Jewish descent.
David Van De Pitte
David J. Van De Pitte (October 28, 1941–August 9, 2009) was an American music arranger and bass player.
David J. Van De Pitte (October 28, 1941–August 9, 2009) was an American music arranger and bass player.
Deke Sharon
Deke Sharon is an American singer, arranger, composer, director, producer and teacher of a cappella music, and is one of the leaders of the contemporary a cappella community and a pioneer of the...
Deke Sharon is an American singer, arranger, composer, director, producer and teacher of a cappella music, and is one of the leaders of the contemporary a cappella community and a pioneer of the...
Dennis Mackrel
Dennis Mackrel (born April 3, 1962, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American jazz drummer, composer, and arranger.
Dennis Mackrel (born April 3, 1962, in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American jazz drummer, composer, and arranger.
Dick Katz
Dick Katz was an American jazz pianist, arranger and producer.
Dick Katz was an American jazz pianist, arranger and producer.
Doc Cook
Charles L. Cooke (September 3, 1891 – December 25, 1958) was an American jazz bandleader and arranger, who performed and recorded under the stage name Doc Cook.
Charles L. Cooke (September 3, 1891 – December 25, 1958) was an American jazz bandleader and arranger, who performed and recorded under the stage name Doc Cook.
Don Costa
Don Costa (June 10, 1925 – January 19, 1983) was an American pop music arranger and record producer, best known for his work with Frank Sinatra.
Don Costa (June 10, 1925 – January 19, 1983) was an American pop music arranger and record producer, best known for his work with Frank Sinatra.
Don L. Harper
Don L. Harper is a Los Angeles-based film composer, songwriter, conductor, and arranger whose credits include films such as The Guardian, National Treasure, Training Day, Armageddo...
Don L. Harper is a Los Angeles-based film composer, songwriter, conductor, and arranger whose credits include films such as The Guardian, National Treasure, Training Day, Armageddo...
Don Menza
Don Menza is an American saxophonist, arranger, composer, session musician and jazz educator noted for his many contributions to American jazz and big band music.
Don Menza is an American saxophonist, arranger, composer, session musician and jazz educator noted for his many contributions to American jazz and big band music.
Don Redman
Donald Matthew Redman (July 29, 1900 – November 30, 1964) was an American jazz musician, arranger, bandleader and composer.
Donald Matthew Redman (July 29, 1900 – November 30, 1964) was an American jazz musician, arranger, bandleader and composer.
Doug Besterman
Douglas "Doug" Besterman is an American orchestrator, musical arranger and music producer.
Douglas "Doug" Besterman is an American orchestrator, musical arranger and music producer.
Earl MacDonald
Earl MacDonald (born 26 July 1970), is a music arranger, composer, jazz pianist and music educator.
Earl MacDonald (born 26 July 1970), is a music arranger, composer, jazz pianist and music educator.
Earl Wentz
Earl Wentz (March 22, 1938 - November 15, 2009) was an American pianist, composer, and musical director most noted for his creation in 2000 of the American Composer Series, an ongoing performanc...
Earl Wentz (March 22, 1938 - November 15, 2009) was an American pianist, composer, and musical director most noted for his creation in 2000 of the American Composer Series, an ongoing performanc...
Earle Spencer
Earle R. Spencer (born 1926) was an American trombonist and leader of a big band bearing his name — Earle Spencer and His Orchestra.
Earle R. Spencer (born 1926) was an American trombonist and leader of a big band bearing his name — Earle Spencer and His Orchestra.
Eddie Durham
Eddie Durham was an American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and musical arranger of the swing music medium born in San Marcos, Texas, probably best known for his work with musicians like C...
Eddie Durham was an American jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and musical arranger of the swing music medium born in San Marcos, Texas, probably best known for his work with musicians like C...
Eddie Sauter
Edward Ernest Sauter (December 2, 1914 in Brooklyn – April 21, 1981 in New York City) was a composer and jazz arranger who achieved renown among musicians during the swing era.
Edward Ernest Sauter (December 2, 1914 in Brooklyn – April 21, 1981 in New York City) was a composer and jazz arranger who achieved renown among musicians during the swing era.
Edgar Sampson
Edgar Melvin Sampson (October 31, 1907, New York City, New York – January 16, 1973, Englewood, New Jersey) was a composer, arranger, saxophonist, and violinist.
Edgar Melvin Sampson (October 31, 1907, New York City, New York – January 16, 1973, Englewood, New Jersey) was a composer, arranger, saxophonist, and violinist.
Einar Aaron Swan
Einar Aaron Swan (born Einar (Eino) William Swan) (March 20, 1903 – August 8, 1940) was an American musician, arranger and composer.
Einar Aaron Swan (born Einar (Eino) William Swan) (March 20, 1903 – August 8, 1940) was an American musician, arranger and composer.
Ernie Fields
Ernie Fields was an African American trombonist, pianist, arranger and bandleader.
Ernie Fields was an African American trombonist, pianist, arranger and bandleader.
Ernie Freeman
Ernie Freeman (16 August 1922, Cleveland, Ohio – 16 May 1981, Los Angeles, California) was an American pianist, organist and arranger.
Ernie Freeman (16 August 1922, Cleveland, Ohio – 16 May 1981, Los Angeles, California) was an American pianist, organist and arranger.
Ernie Wilkins
Ernest Brooks Wilkins Jr. (July 20, 1919 – June 5, 1999) was a jazz arranger and writer who also played tenor saxophone.
Ernest Brooks Wilkins Jr. (July 20, 1919 – June 5, 1999) was a jazz arranger and writer who also played tenor saxophone.
Erskine Butterfield
Erskine Butterfield (February 9, 1913 – July 11, 1961) was an American pianist, singer, bandleader and composer, active in the 1930s to the 1950s, and best known for his boogie-woogie and ...
Erskine Butterfield (February 9, 1913 – July 11, 1961) was an American pianist, singer, bandleader and composer, active in the 1930s to the 1950s, and best known for his boogie-woogie and ...
Fletcher Henderson
James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing music.
James Fletcher Hamilton Henderson, Jr. was an American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer, important in the development of big band jazz and swing music.
Frank Comstock
Frank G. Comstock (born September 20, 1922 in San Diego, California) is an American composer, arranger, conductor and trombonist.
Frank G. Comstock (born September 20, 1922 in San Diego, California) is an American composer, arranger, conductor and trombonist.
Frank De Vol
Frank Denny De Vol, also known simply as De Vol, was an American arranger, composer and actor.
Frank Denny De Vol, also known simply as De Vol, was an American arranger, composer and actor.
Frank Foster (musician)
Frank Foster was an American tenor and soprano saxophonist, flautist, arranger, and composer.
Frank Foster was an American tenor and soprano saxophonist, flautist, arranger, and composer.
Frank Scott (musician)
Frank Scott (June 21, 1921 – October 1995) was an American musician and arranger that was a member of the Lawrence Welk orchestra.
Frank Scott (June 21, 1921 – October 1995) was an American musician and arranger that was a member of the Lawrence Welk orchestra.
Frank Skinner (composer)
Frank Skinner was an American composer and arranger.
Frank Skinner was an American composer and arranger.
Frank William Erickson
Frank William Erickson was born in Spokane, Washington on September 1, 1923.
Frank William Erickson was born in Spokane, Washington on September 1, 1923.
Gene Roland
Gene M. Roland (September 15, 1921 Dallas – August 11, 1982 New York) was a jazz composer and musician who played many instruments during his career but was most significant as an arranger...
Gene M. Roland (September 15, 1921 Dallas – August 11, 1982 New York) was a jazz composer and musician who played many instruments during his career but was most significant as an arranger...
Geoff Stradling
Geoff Stradling (born May 19, 1955 in Bellingham, Washington) is an American pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger and orchestrator.
Geoff Stradling (born May 19, 1955 in Bellingham, Washington) is an American pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger and orchestrator.
George Bassman
George Bassman was an American composer and arranger.
George Bassman was an American composer and arranger.
George Cates
George Cates (October 19, 1911 – May 12, 2002) was an American music arranger, conductor, songwriter and record executive known for his work with Lawrence Welk and his orchestra.
George Cates (October 19, 1911 – May 12, 2002) was an American music arranger, conductor, songwriter and record executive known for his work with Lawrence Welk and his orchestra.
George Paxton
George Paxton (c. 1914 – April 19, 1989) was an American big band leader, saxophonist, composer, publisher, and arranger of swing jazz music from the 1930s to the late 1940s; as well as pr...
George Paxton (c. 1914 – April 19, 1989) was an American big band leader, saxophonist, composer, publisher, and arranger of swing jazz music from the 1930s to the late 1940s; as well as pr...
George Tipton
George Aliceson Tipton, also known as George Tipton is an American composer, musical arranger and conductor, who is well-known for his work in television and for his collaborations with si...
George Aliceson Tipton, also known as George Tipton is an American composer, musical arranger and conductor, who is well-known for his work in television and for his collaborations with si...
George Williams (musician)
George Dale "The Fox" Williams was a musician and an arranger for a number of major big bands, including Jimmie Lunceford, Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Sonny Dunham, and Ray Anthony.
George Dale "The Fox" Williams was a musician and an arranger for a number of major big bands, including Jimmie Lunceford, Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Sonny Dunham, and Ray Anthony.
Georgie Stoll
Georgie Stoll (7 May 1905, Minneapolis, MN - 18 January 1985, Monterey, CA) was a musical director, conductor, composer and jazz violinist, associated with the Golden Age of MGM musicals and per...
Georgie Stoll (7 May 1905, Minneapolis, MN - 18 January 1985, Monterey, CA) was a musical director, conductor, composer and jazz violinist, associated with the Golden Age of MGM musicals and per...
Gerald Wilson
Gerald Stanley Wilson is an American jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer/arranger, 8 time Grammy nominee, and educator.
Gerald Stanley Wilson is an American jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer/arranger, 8 time Grammy nominee, and educator.
Gil Fuller
Walter Gilbert "Gil" Fuller (April 14, 1920, Los Angeles, California – May 26, 1994, San Diego, California) was an American jazz arranger.
Walter Gilbert "Gil" Fuller (April 14, 1920, Los Angeles, California – May 26, 1994, San Diego, California) was an American jazz arranger.
Gonzalo de la Torre
Gonzalo de la Torre, better known as Gonzalo, is a Mexican American singer, songwriter, director and producer.Gonzalo received singer-songwriter of the year at the 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards ...
Gonzalo de la Torre, better known as Gonzalo, is a Mexican American singer, songwriter, director and producer.Gonzalo received singer-songwriter of the year at the 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards ...
Gordon Goodwin
Gordon L. Goodwin (born 1954) is a Grammy award-winning American studio pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor.
Gordon L. Goodwin (born 1954) is a Grammy award-winning American studio pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor.
Gordon Jenkins
Gordon Hill Jenkins (May 12, 1910 – May 1, 1984) was an American arranger, composer and pianist who was an influential figure in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s, renowned for his lush strin...
Gordon Hill Jenkins (May 12, 1910 – May 1, 1984) was an American arranger, composer and pianist who was an influential figure in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s, renowned for his lush strin...
Hal Borne
Hal Borne (26 December 1911, Chicago, Illinois - 25 February 2000, Tarzana, California) was an American popular song composer, orchestra leader, music arranger and musical director, who studied ...
Hal Borne (26 December 1911, Chicago, Illinois - 25 February 2000, Tarzana, California) was an American popular song composer, orchestra leader, music arranger and musical director, who studied ...
Hal Kemp
James Harold "Hal" Kemp was a jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger.
James Harold "Hal" Kemp was a jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger.
Hal Mooney
Hal Mooney was an American composer and arranger, born Harold Mooney (under which name he was occasionally credited professionally) on 4 February 1911, in Brooklyn, New York.
Hal Mooney was an American composer and arranger, born Harold Mooney (under which name he was occasionally credited professionally) on 4 February 1911, in Brooklyn, New York.
Harold Wheeler (musician)
Harold Wheeler is an orchestrator, composer, conductor, arranger, record producer, and music director.
Harold Wheeler is an orchestrator, composer, conductor, arranger, record producer, and music director.
Herbie Phillips
Herbert Daly Phillips, better known as Herb or Herbie Phillips (April 20, 1935, Lincoln, Nebraska - September 13, 1995, Las Vegas, Nevada), was an American jazz trumpeter, big band c...
Herbert Daly Phillips, better known as Herb or Herbie Phillips (April 20, 1935, Lincoln, Nebraska - September 13, 1995, Las Vegas, Nevada), was an American jazz trumpeter, big band c...
Herman "Roscoe" Ernest III
Herman Ernest III, best known as Roscoe, was an American drummer in the New Orleans funk scene, and is best known for his drumming in Dr. John's band the Lower 911 for almost 30 years.
Herman Ernest III, best known as Roscoe, was an American drummer in the New Orleans funk scene, and is best known for his drumming in Dr. John's band the Lower 911 for almost 30 years.
Hershy Kay
Hershy Kay was an American composer, arranger, and orchestrator.
Hershy Kay was an American composer, arranger, and orchestrator.
Horace Henderson
Horace W. Henderson Born in Cuthbert, Georgia, younger brother of Fletcher Henderson, was an American jazz pianist, organist, arranger, and bandleader.
Horace W. Henderson Born in Cuthbert, Georgia, younger brother of Fletcher Henderson, was an American jazz pianist, organist, arranger, and bandleader.
Hugo Winterhalter
Hugo Winterhalter (August 15, 1909 - September 17, 1973) was an American musician.
Hugo Winterhalter (August 15, 1909 - September 17, 1973) was an American musician.
Irwin Kostal
Irwin Kostal (October 1, 1911 - November 23, 1994) was an American musical arranger of films and an orchestrator of Broadway musicals.
Irwin Kostal (October 1, 1911 - November 23, 1994) was an American musical arranger of films and an orchestrator of Broadway musicals.
J. Hill
J. Hill (b. James Hill) is a three time Emmy Award winning American music arranger who worked extensively in his earlier years as a brass player in big bands, later on taking up music arranging.
J. Hill (b. James Hill) is a three time Emmy Award winning American music arranger who worked extensively in his earlier years as a brass player in big bands, later on taking up music arranging.
J. J. Johnson
J. J. Johnson (born James Louis Johnson; January 22, 1924, Indianapolis, Indiana – February 4, 2001) was a United States jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.
J. J. Johnson (born James Louis Johnson; January 22, 1924, Indianapolis, Indiana – February 4, 2001) was a United States jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.
Jack Cooper (musician, composer, arranger)
Jack Cooper is an American instrumentalist (Multireedist), composer, arranger and educator.
Jack Cooper is an American instrumentalist (Multireedist), composer, arranger and educator.
Jack Elliott (composer)
Jack Elliott (August 6, 1927 - August 18, 2001) was an American television and film composer, conductor, music arranger, and television producer.
Jack Elliott (August 6, 1927 - August 18, 2001) was an American television and film composer, conductor, music arranger, and television producer.
Jack Eskew
Jack Eskew (Jackson W. Eskew) (b.
Jack Eskew (Jackson W. Eskew) (b.
Jack Montrose
Jack Montrose (December 30, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan – February 7, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was a jazz tenor saxophonist and arranger.
Jack Montrose (December 30, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan – February 7, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada) was a jazz tenor saxophonist and arranger.
Jack Waldman
Jack Waldman was a jazz and rock musician, composer, producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Jack Waldman was a jazz and rock musician, composer, producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
James A. Hall
James A. Hall, Sr., is an American percussionist of all idioms, jazz drummer, jazz guitarist, and collegiate music educator.
James A. Hall, Sr., is an American percussionist of all idioms, jazz drummer, jazz guitarist, and collegiate music educator.
James Chirillo
James Louis Chirillo (born May 2, 1953, Waltham, Massachusetts) is an American jazz guitarist, jazz banjoist, composer, arranger, and band leader.
James Louis Chirillo (born May 2, 1953, Waltham, Massachusetts) is an American jazz guitarist, jazz banjoist, composer, arranger, and band leader.
James Tim Brymn
James "Tim" Brymn, born in Kinston, North Carolina on October 5, 1881 and died in New York City on October 3, 1946, was a jazz musician in the early 1900s from Kinston, North Carolina.
James "Tim" Brymn, born in Kinston, North Carolina on October 5, 1881 and died in New York City on October 3, 1946, was a jazz musician in the early 1900s from Kinston, North Carolina.
Jammes Luckett
Jammes Luckett, also commonly credited as Jaye Barnes Luckett is an American graphic designer and musician who leads the rock band Poperratic as singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, ...
Jammes Luckett, also commonly credited as Jaye Barnes Luckett is an American graphic designer and musician who leads the rock band Poperratic as singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, ...
Jay Haze
Jay Haze is an American recording artist originally from Avoca, Pennsylvania.
Jay Haze is an American recording artist originally from Avoca, Pennsylvania.
Jeff Alexander
Jeff Alexander (July 2, 1910 – December 23, 1989) was an American conductor, arranger, and composer of film, radio and television scores.
Jeff Alexander (July 2, 1910 – December 23, 1989) was an American conductor, arranger, and composer of film, radio and television scores.
Jerry Gray (arranger)
Jerry Gray (July 3, 1915 – August 10, 1976) was an American violinist, arranger, composer, and leader of swing dance orchestras (big bands) bearing his name.
Jerry Gray (July 3, 1915 – August 10, 1976) was an American violinist, arranger, composer, and leader of swing dance orchestras (big bands) bearing his name.
Jerry Yester
Jerry Yester (born 9 January 1943, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American folk rock musician, record producer, and arranger.
Jerry Yester (born 9 January 1943, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American folk rock musician, record producer, and arranger.
Jesse Stone
Jesse Stone was an American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter whose influence spanned a wide range of genres.
Jesse Stone was an American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter whose influence spanned a wide range of genres.
Jim Riggs
James Garland Riggs, University of North Texas Emeritus Regents Professor is an American saxophonist in both the classical and jazz idioms, big band director, collegiate music educator, and inte...
James Garland Riggs, University of North Texas Emeritus Regents Professor is an American saxophonist in both the classical and jazz idioms, big band director, collegiate music educator, and inte...
Jimmie Haskell
Jimmie Haskell born Sheridan Pearlman 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, USA is a prolific American composer and arranger for a variety of popular singers and motion pictures.
Jimmie Haskell born Sheridan Pearlman 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, USA is a prolific American composer and arranger for a variety of popular singers and motion pictures.
Jimmy Mundy
Jimmy Mundy (28 June 1907–24 April 1983) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, arranger, and composer, best known for his arrangements for Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Earl Hines.
Jimmy Mundy (28 June 1907–24 April 1983) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, arranger, and composer, best known for his arrangements for Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Earl Hines.
Joe Garland
Joseph Copeland "Joe" Garland was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, best known for writing "In the Mood".
Joseph Copeland "Joe" Garland was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, best known for writing "In the Mood".
Joe LaPorta
Joe LaPorta is an American mastering engineer, music consultant and producer, best known for his work out of The Lodge in New York City.
Joe LaPorta is an American mastering engineer, music consultant and producer, best known for his work out of The Lodge in New York City.
John Beal (composer)
John Beal is an American film composer working in Hollywood, California, and is notable for composing the music for numerous hit television series, such as Vega$ and Eight Is Enough, as ...
John Beal is an American film composer working in Hollywood, California, and is notable for composing the music for numerous hit television series, such as Vega$ and Eight Is Enough, as ...
John Brimhall
John Brimhall (November 22, 1928 - December 2, 2003) was an American musical arranger and author of books on music composition, theory, and performance.
John Brimhall (November 22, 1928 - December 2, 2003) was an American musical arranger and author of books on music composition, theory, and performance.
John Carlini
John Carlini is an American Grammy nominated jazz guitarist and arranger based in New Jersey notable for blending bluegrass and jazz.
John Carlini is an American Grammy nominated jazz guitarist and arranger based in New Jersey notable for blending bluegrass and jazz.
John D. Stevens
John D. Stevens (born 1951) is an American composer/arranger, tubist, and brass pedagogue.
John D. Stevens (born 1951) is an American composer/arranger, tubist, and brass pedagogue.
John Hubbard Beecher
John Hubbard Beecher, also known as Little John Beecher, (b.
John Hubbard Beecher, also known as Little John Beecher, (b.
John Serry, Sr.
John Serry Sr. was an accomplished concert accordionist virtuoso, arranger, composer, organist and educator who performed on the CBS Radio and CBS Television networks.
John Serry Sr. was an accomplished concert accordionist virtuoso, arranger, composer, organist and educator who performed on the CBS Radio and CBS Television networks.
John Simmons (conductor)
John Simmons is an American conductor, musical arranger, soul singer and keyboardist.
John Simmons is an American conductor, musical arranger, soul singer and keyboardist.
John T. La Barbera
John La Barbera is a musical composer, arranger and plays guitar and mandolin.
John La Barbera is a musical composer, arranger and plays guitar and mandolin.
Johnny Heartsman
Johnny Heartsman was an American electric blues and soul blues musician and songwriter.
Johnny Heartsman was an American electric blues and soul blues musician and songwriter.
Johnny Mandel
Johnny Mandel is an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz.
Johnny Mandel is an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz.
Johnny Noble
John Avery Noble (September 17, 1892, Honolulu, Hawaii – January 13, 1944, Honolulu), better known as Johnny Noble, was an American musician, composer and arranger.
John Avery Noble (September 17, 1892, Honolulu, Hawaii – January 13, 1944, Honolulu), better known as Johnny Noble, was an American musician, composer and arranger.
Johnny Pate
Johnny Pate (born December 5, 1923, Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a jazz bassist who late became a music arranger/producer, and a leading figure in Chicago soul as well as pop/R&B music.
Johnny Pate (born December 5, 1923, Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a jazz bassist who late became a music arranger/producer, and a leading figure in Chicago soul as well as pop/R&B music.
Johnny Richards
Johnny Richards (November 2, 1911 – October 7, 1968) was a jazz arranger and composer in the mid-20th century United States.
Johnny Richards (November 2, 1911 – October 7, 1968) was a jazz arranger and composer in the mid-20th century United States.
Joshua Rosenblum
Joshua Rosenblum (born May 10, 1963) is an American composer, conductor, pianist, arranger, and music journalist.
Joshua Rosenblum (born May 10, 1963) is an American composer, conductor, pianist, arranger, and music journalist.
Julie Giroux
Julie Ann Giroux (born December 12, 1961 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts) is an American composer of orchestral, choral, chamber, and numerous concert band works.
Julie Ann Giroux (born December 12, 1961 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts) is an American composer of orchestral, choral, chamber, and numerous concert band works.
Justin Kawashima
Justin Kawashima (born November 18, 1970) is a film sound editor, music producer, and arranger.
Justin Kawashima (born November 18, 1970) is a film sound editor, music producer, and arranger.
Kay Twomey
Kathleen G. "Kay" Twomey (born April 27, 1914 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American songwriter and music arranger.
Kathleen G. "Kay" Twomey (born April 27, 1914 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American songwriter and music arranger.
Ken Lauber
Ken Lauber (born May 14, 1941) is an American composer, arranger producer, musician, singer and playwright.
Ken Lauber (born May 14, 1941) is an American composer, arranger producer, musician, singer and playwright.
Kimo Kaulani
Kimo Kaulani (born 1973, Hilo, Hawaii) is an American record producer, songwriter, composer and singer.
Kimo Kaulani (born 1973, Hilo, Hawaii) is an American record producer, songwriter, composer and singer.
Lanny Steele
Robert L. Steele ("Lanny") (b Dec 30, 1933; d Oct 21, 1994) was an American jazz pianist, music educator, composer, and jazz festival promoter.
Robert L. Steele ("Lanny") (b Dec 30, 1933; d Oct 21, 1994) was an American jazz pianist, music educator, composer, and jazz festival promoter.
Lennie Hayton
Leonard George "Lennie" Hayton (14 February 1908 – 24 April 1971) was an American Jewish composer, conductor and arranger.
Leonard George "Lennie" Hayton (14 February 1908 – 24 April 1971) was an American Jewish composer, conductor and arranger.
Lennie Moore
Lennie Moore (born December 12, 1961) is an American composer, conductor, orchestrator of music for video games, film, TV, and Multi-media.
Lennie Moore (born December 12, 1961) is an American composer, conductor, orchestrator of music for video games, film, TV, and Multi-media.
Leo Arnaud
Leo Arnaud or Léo Arnaud was a French-American composer of film scores, best known for Bugler's Dream, which is used as the theme by television networks presenting the Olympic Games i...
Leo Arnaud or Léo Arnaud was a French-American composer of film scores, best known for Bugler's Dream, which is used as the theme by television networks presenting the Olympic Games i...
Leon Breeden
Harold Leon Breeden (b. Oct 3, 1921, Guthrie, OK, d. Aug 11, 2010, Dallas, TX), known as Leon Breeden, was a jazz studies educator at the collegiate level, a classical and jazz clarinetist...
Harold Leon Breeden (b. Oct 3, 1921, Guthrie, OK, d. Aug 11, 2010, Dallas, TX), known as Leon Breeden, was a jazz studies educator at the collegiate level, a classical and jazz clarinetist...
Leonard Falcone
Leonard Vincent Falcone was best known as Professor of Baritone and Euphonium at Michigan State University where he also served from 1927 to 1967 as Director of Bands.
Leonard Vincent Falcone was best known as Professor of Baritone and Euphonium at Michigan State University where he also served from 1927 to 1967 as Director of Bands.
Lew Douglas
Lew Douglas (August 25, 1912-November 11, 1997) was an American composer, arranger, and conductor.
Lew Douglas (August 25, 1912-November 11, 1997) was an American composer, arranger, and conductor.
Lincoln Mayorga
Lincoln Mayorga (born 28 March 1937) is an American pianist, arranger, conductor and composer who has worked in rock and roll, pop, jazz and classical music.
Lincoln Mayorga (born 28 March 1937) is an American pianist, arranger, conductor and composer who has worked in rock and roll, pop, jazz and classical music.
Louie Bellson
Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni, known by the stage name Louie Bellson, was an Italian-American jazz drummer.
Luigi Paulino Alfredo Francesco Antonio Balassoni, known by the stage name Louie Bellson, was an Italian-American jazz drummer.
Lucien Cailliet
Lucien Cailliet was an American composer, conductor, arranger and clarinetist.
Lucien Cailliet was an American composer, conductor, arranger and clarinetist.
Luther Henderson
Luther Henderson (March 14, 1919 – July 29, 2003) was an African American arranger, composer, orchestrator, and pianist.
Luther Henderson (March 14, 1919 – July 29, 2003) was an African American arranger, composer, orchestrator, and pianist.
Marc Mazarin
Marc Mazarin, born in 1959, is a drummer-vocalist-arranger, co-founder of the award-winning, rock band Mazarin.
Marc Mazarin, born in 1959, is a drummer-vocalist-arranger, co-founder of the award-winning, rock band Mazarin.
Maria Schneider (musician)
Maria Schneider (born November 27, 1960 in Windom, Minnesota) is an American arranger, composer, and big-band leader who has won multiple awards.
Maria Schneider (born November 27, 1960 in Windom, Minnesota) is an American arranger, composer, and big-band leader who has won multiple awards.
Mark Batson
Mark Batson is an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter from Bushwick, Brooklyn, now based in Los Angeles.
Mark Batson is an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter from Bushwick, Brooklyn, now based in Los Angeles.
Mark Bingham (musician)
Mark Bingham is an American music producer/composer/musician/engineer.
Mark Bingham is an American music producer/composer/musician/engineer.
Mark Bingham (musician/music producer)
Mark Bingham (born 1949, Bloomington, Indiana) is an American music producer/composer/musician/engineer.
Mark Bingham (born 1949, Bloomington, Indiana) is an American music producer/composer/musician/engineer.
Marty Paich
Martin Louis "Marty" Paich (January 23, 1925, Oakland, California – August 12, 1995, Santa Ynez, California) was an American pianist, composer, arranger, producer, music director and conductor.
Martin Louis "Marty" Paich (January 23, 1925, Oakland, California – August 12, 1995, Santa Ynez, California) was an American pianist, composer, arranger, producer, music director and conductor.
Marvin Goldstein
Marvin Goldstein (born 1950) is an acclaimed professional pianist and performer.
Marvin Goldstein (born 1950) is an acclaimed professional pianist and performer.
Matt Treder
Matt Treder is a pianist, arranger and composer based in Eugene, Oregon, best known for his work with vocalist Halie Loren, with whom he has performed on, arranged, and co-produced five albums, ...
Matt Treder is a pianist, arranger and composer based in Eugene, Oregon, best known for his work with vocalist Halie Loren, with whom he has performed on, arranged, and co-produced five albums, ...
Maurice White
Maurice White is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and bandleader.
Maurice White is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger and bandleader.
Maury Deutsch
Maury Deutsch (born 1918 in New York City) is a musician who has played the trumpet from an early age.
Maury Deutsch (born 1918 in New York City) is a musician who has played the trumpet from an early age.
Meco
Meco is an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of a band or production team based around him.
Meco is an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of a band or production team based around him.
Melba Liston
Melba Doretta Liston was an American jazz musician.
Melba Doretta Liston was an American jazz musician.
Merle J. Isaac
Merle John Isaac (October 12, 1898 – March 11, 1996) was a prolific arranger who focused on arranging famous pieces for performers of lower experience, especially school orchestras.
Merle John Isaac (October 12, 1898 – March 11, 1996) was a prolific arranger who focused on arranging famous pieces for performers of lower experience, especially school orchestras.
Mervyn Warren
Mervyn Edwin Warren is an American film composer, record producer, music conductor, music arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and vocalist.
Mervyn Edwin Warren is an American film composer, record producer, music conductor, music arranger, lyricist, songwriter, pianist, and vocalist.
Michael Kooman
Michael Kooman is a composer, pianist and arranger living in New York City.
Michael Kooman is a composer, pianist and arranger living in New York City.
Michael Starobin
Michael Starobin is an orchestrator, arranger, and Musical Director, primarily for the stage and television.
Michael Starobin is an orchestrator, arranger, and Musical Director, primarily for the stage and television.
Mike Bogle
Mike Bogle (born James Michael Bogle) is an accomplished trombonist, pianist, vocalist, composer, and arranger.
Mike Bogle (born James Michael Bogle) is an accomplished trombonist, pianist, vocalist, composer, and arranger.
Mike Melvoin
Michael "Mike" Melvoin (May 10, 1937February 22, 2012) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.
Michael "Mike" Melvoin (May 10, 1937February 22, 2012) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.
Milton Davis
Milton Davis is an American musician, songwriter and producer from Birmingham, Alabama and based in the California bay area.
Milton Davis is an American musician, songwriter and producer from Birmingham, Alabama and based in the California bay area.
Muhsinah
Muhsinah (pronounced Mu•see•na) is an independent singer/songwriter, producer, composer and arranger.
Muhsinah (pronounced Mu•see•na) is an independent singer/songwriter, producer, composer and arranger.
Murray Cutter
Murray Cutter (15 March 1902, Nice, France - 19 April 1983, Burbank, CA) was a versatile Hollywood orchestrator, working mainly for filmcomposer Max Steiner, with over 150 credits spanning the m...
Murray Cutter (15 March 1902, Nice, France - 19 April 1983, Burbank, CA) was a versatile Hollywood orchestrator, working mainly for filmcomposer Max Steiner, with over 150 credits spanning the m...
Nat Adderley, Jr.
Nat Adderley, Jr. (born May 23, 1955) is an American pop and rhythm and blues music arranger and pianist who spent much of his music career arranging for Luther Vandross.
Nat Adderley, Jr. (born May 23, 1955) is an American pop and rhythm and blues music arranger and pianist who spent much of his music career arranging for Luther Vandross.
Nathan Kelly
Nathan Kelly is an American composer in Los Angeles, best known for working as an orchestrator for Broadway productions such as Gypsy, Curtains, The Tony Awards, and Séance on a Wet Afternoon.
Nathan Kelly is an American composer in Los Angeles, best known for working as an orchestrator for Broadway productions such as Gypsy, Curtains, The Tony Awards, and Séance on a Wet Afternoon.
Nelson Riddle
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.
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.
Nick Perito
Nicholas Perito was a Hollywood composer and arranger and, for 40 years, the closest collaborator of singer Perry Como.
Nicholas Perito was a Hollywood composer and arranger and, for 40 years, the closest collaborator of singer Perry Como.
Norman Luboff
Norman Luboff was an American music arranger, music publisher, and choir director.
Norman Luboff was an American music arranger, music publisher, and choir director.
Oliver Nelson
Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri – October 28, 1975) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and composer.
Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri – October 28, 1975) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and composer.
Paul Green (musician)
Paul Green (born July 9, 1972) is an American record producer, film producer, director, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, music teacher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who founded School of Roc...
Paul Green (born July 9, 1972) is an American record producer, film producer, director, screenwriter, singer-songwriter, music teacher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who founded School of Roc...
Paul Leka
Paul Leka was an American songwriter, pianist, arranger, and orchestrator, most notable for his writing associations with the 1960s hits "Green Tambourine" and "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", ...
Paul Leka was an American songwriter, pianist, arranger, and orchestrator, most notable for his writing associations with the 1960s hits "Green Tambourine" and "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", ...
Paul Riser
Paul Riser (born August 15, 1936) is an American trombonist and Motown musical arranger who was responsible for co-writing and arranging dozens of top ten hit records.
Paul Riser (born August 15, 1936) is an American trombonist and Motown musical arranger who was responsible for co-writing and arranging dozens of top ten hit records.
Paul Severson
Paul Severson (1929 – May 20, 2007), was an American music arranger and composer who wrote some of the most recognizable commercial music of our time.
Paul Severson (1929 – May 20, 2007), was an American music arranger and composer who wrote some of the most recognizable commercial music of our time.
Paul Weston
Paul Weston (March 12, 1912 – September 20, 1996) was an American pianist, arranger, composer and conductor.
Paul Weston (March 12, 1912 – September 20, 1996) was an American pianist, arranger, composer and conductor.
Percy Faith
Percy Faith was a Canadian-born American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements of pop and Christmas standards.
Percy Faith was a Canadian-born American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements of pop and Christmas standards.
Pete Rugolo
Pietro "Pete" Rugolo (December 25, 1915 – October 16, 2011) was an Italian-born jazz composer and arranger.
Pietro "Pete" Rugolo (December 25, 1915 – October 16, 2011) was an Italian-born jazz composer and arranger.
Peter Rodgers Melnick
Peter Rodgers Melnick (born July 24, 1958) is a composer for film, television and musical theatre.
Peter Rodgers Melnick (born July 24, 1958) is a composer for film, television and musical theatre.
Phil Volk
Phil "Fang" Volk is an American musician, singer, song writer, band leader, record producer, and arranger.
Phil "Fang" Volk is an American musician, singer, song writer, band leader, record producer, and arranger.
Phil Wilson (trombonist)
Phillips Elder Wilson, Jr. (born January 19, 1937 in Belmont, Massachusetts) is a jazz trombonist, arranger, and teacher.
Phillips Elder Wilson, Jr. (born January 19, 1937 in Belmont, Massachusetts) is a jazz trombonist, arranger, and teacher.
Philip J. Lang
Philip J. Lang (17 April 1911, New York – 22 February 1986, Branford, Connecticut) was an American musical arranger, orchestrator and composer of band music, as well as a musical educator.
Philip J. Lang (17 April 1911, New York – 22 February 1986, Branford, Connecticut) was an American musical arranger, orchestrator and composer of band music, as well as a musical educator.
Phillip Swann
Phil Swann is an American singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, arranger, songwriting teacher and author.
Phil Swann is an American singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, arranger, songwriting teacher and author.
Quincy Jones
Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, conductor, arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter.
Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, conductor, arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter.
R. Winston Morris
South Carolinian Ralph Winston Morris (born 1941), known for his signature "soul patch", is the professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee.
South Carolinian Ralph Winston Morris (born 1941), known for his signature "soul patch", is the professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Ralph Carmichael
Ralph Carmichael (born 28 May 1927, Quincy, Illinois) is a composer and arranger of both secular pop music and contemporary Christian music, being regarded as one of the pioneers of the latter genre.
Ralph Carmichael (born 28 May 1927, Quincy, Illinois) is a composer and arranger of both secular pop music and contemporary Christian music, being regarded as one of the pioneers of the latter genre.
Randol Alan Bass
Randol Alan Bass (born February 12, 1953, Forth Worth, Texas) is an American composer and arranger, best known for his "Gloria", "Casey at the Bat", and "The Night Before Christmas".
Randol Alan Bass (born February 12, 1953, Forth Worth, Texas) is an American composer and arranger, best known for his "Gloria", "Casey at the Bat", and "The Night Before Christmas".
Randy Hall
Randy Hall was co-arranger with Miles Davis of the gold album, The Man With The Horn.
Randy Hall was co-arranger with Miles Davis of the gold album, The Man With The Horn.
Randy Napoleon
Randy Napoleon is an American jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger who is a member of The Freddy Cole Quartet and the leader of the Randy Napoleon Trio.
Randy Napoleon is an American jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger who is a member of The Freddy Cole Quartet and the leader of the Randy Napoleon Trio.
Rashawn Ross
Rashawn Ross (born January 16, 1979) is an American trumpeter and arranger from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Rashawn Ross (born January 16, 1979) is an American trumpeter and arranger from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Ray Charles (composer)
Ray Charles is an American musician, singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and conductor who is best- known as organizer and leader of The Ray Charles Singers.
Ray Charles is an American musician, singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and conductor who is best- known as organizer and leader of The Ray Charles Singers.
Ray Ellis
Ray Ellis (July 28, 1923 – October 27, 2008) was an American record producer, arranger and conductor.
Ray Ellis (July 28, 1923 – October 27, 2008) was an American record producer, arranger and conductor.
Ray Reach
Raymond Everett Reach, Jr. is an American pianist, vocalist and educator residing in Birmingham, Alabama, now serving as Director of Student Jazz Programs for the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, dire...
Raymond Everett Reach, Jr. is an American pianist, vocalist and educator residing in Birmingham, Alabama, now serving as Director of Student Jazz Programs for the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, dire...
Raymond Harry Brown
Raymond Harry Brown is an American composer, arranger, trumpet player, and jazz educator.
Raymond Harry Brown is an American composer, arranger, trumpet player, and jazz educator.
René Hall
René Hall (26 September 1912 – 11 February 1988), was an American guitarist and music arranger.
René Hall (26 September 1912 – 11 February 1988), was an American guitarist and music arranger.
Rich Matteson
Rich A. Matteson, (born Richmond Albert Matteson, January 12, 1929, Forest Lake, MN – June 25, 1993, Jacksonville, FL) was an American jazz artist, collegiate music educator, international...
Rich A. Matteson, (born Richmond Albert Matteson, January 12, 1929, Forest Lake, MN – June 25, 1993, Jacksonville, FL) was an American jazz artist, collegiate music educator, international...
Rob Mounsey
Rob Mounsey (born December 2, 1952) is an award-winning composer, music producer, and musician.
Rob Mounsey (born December 2, 1952) is an award-winning composer, music producer, and musician.
Robert Ginzler
Robert “Red” Ginzler (20 July 1910, Leechburg, Pennsylvania – 29 December 1962, New York) was an influential American orchestrator, principally remembered for his contributions to the landmark B...
Robert “Red” Ginzler (20 July 1910, Leechburg, Pennsylvania – 29 December 1962, New York) was an influential American orchestrator, principally remembered for his contributions to the landmark B...
Roger Segure
Roger Segure was an American jazz arranger.
Roger Segure was an American jazz arranger.
Russ DeSalvo
Russ DeSalvo is a producer, arranger, songwriter, and guitarist.
Russ DeSalvo is a producer, arranger, songwriter, and guitarist.
Russell Garcia (composer)
Russell Garcia, QSM (12 April 1916 – 20 November 2011) was a composer and arranger who wrote a wide variety of music for screen, stage and broadcast.
Russell Garcia, QSM (12 April 1916 – 20 November 2011) was a composer and arranger who wrote a wide variety of music for screen, stage and broadcast.
Sammy Nestico
Samuel "Sammy" Louis Nestico (born February 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a prolific and well known composer and arranger of big band music.
Samuel "Sammy" Louis Nestico (born February 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a prolific and well known composer and arranger of big band music.
Shawn Okpebholo
Shawn E. Okpebholo (Born on March 28, 1981) is an American composer and conductor.
Shawn E. Okpebholo (Born on March 28, 1981) is an American composer and conductor.
Shifty Henry
John Willie "Shifty" Henry (born 4 October 1921, Edna, Texas — died 30 November 1958, Los Angeles, California) was an American musician, most noted as a double bass and bass guitar player, and b...
John Willie "Shifty" Henry (born 4 October 1921, Edna, Texas — died 30 November 1958, Los Angeles, California) was an American musician, most noted as a double bass and bass guitar player, and b...
Sid Feller
Sid Feller with Ray Charles - ca 1962 Sidney "Sid" Feller was an American conductor and arranger, best known for his work with Ray Charles.
Sid Feller with Ray Charles - ca 1962 Sidney "Sid" Feller was an American conductor and arranger, best known for his work with Ray Charles.
Skip Martin
Lloyd "Skip" Martin was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and music arranger.
Lloyd "Skip" Martin was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and music arranger.
Spud Murphy
Lyle Stephanovic, better known as Spud Murphy (August 19, 1908 - August 5, 2005) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and arranger.
Lyle Stephanovic, better known as Spud Murphy (August 19, 1908 - August 5, 2005) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and arranger.
Stan Kenton
Stanley Newcomb "Stan" Kenton was a pianist, composer, and arranger who led an innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra.
Stanley Newcomb "Stan" Kenton was a pianist, composer, and arranger who led an innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra.
Stanley Wilson (musician)
Stanley Wilson (November 25, 1915 - July 17, 1970) was an American musical conductor, arranger and film composer.
Stanley Wilson (November 25, 1915 - July 17, 1970) was an American musical conductor, arranger and film composer.
Stephen Oremus
Stephen Oremus is an American musician who has worked on Broadway theatre productions as musical director and as orchestrator.
Stephen Oremus is an American musician who has worked on Broadway theatre productions as musical director and as orchestrator.
Steve Bartek
Steve Bartek, born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on January 30, 1952, is an American guitarist, film composer, conductor and orchestrator.
Steve Bartek, born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on January 30, 1952, is an American guitarist, film composer, conductor and orchestrator.
Steve Sample, Sr.
Steve Sample, Sr is a renowned bandleader, arranger, composer and jazz educator now residing in Bellingham, Washington.
Steve Sample, Sr is a renowned bandleader, arranger, composer and jazz educator now residing in Bellingham, Washington.
Tadd Dameron
Tadley Ewing Peake "Tadd" Dameron (February 21, 1917 – March 8, 1965) was an American jazz composer, arranger and pianist.
Tadley Ewing Peake "Tadd" Dameron (February 21, 1917 – March 8, 1965) was an American jazz composer, arranger and pianist.
Ted Royal
Ted Royal Dewar
6 September 1904, Skedee, Oklahoma - 27 March 1981 was an American orchestrator, conductor and composer for Broadway theatre.
Ted Royal Dewar
6 September 1904, Skedee, Oklahoma - 27 March 1981 was an American orchestrator, conductor and composer for Broadway theatre.
Ted Sperling
Ted Sperling is a Musical Director, conductor, orchestrator, arranger, stage director and musician, primarily for the stage and concerts.
Ted Sperling is a Musical Director, conductor, orchestrator, arranger, stage director and musician, primarily for the stage and concerts.
Thomas Tyra
Thomas Tyra (born Thomas Norman Tyrakowski) (April 17, 1933 - July 7, 1995) was an American composer, arranger, bandmaster, and music educator.
Thomas Tyra (born Thomas Norman Tyrakowski) (April 17, 1933 - July 7, 1995) was an American composer, arranger, bandmaster, and music educator.
Timothy Rhea
Dr. Timothy B. Rhea (born 1967) is the Director of Bands at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Timothy Rhea is the conductor of the Texas A&M Wind Symphony and the director of the Figh...
Dr. Timothy B. Rhea (born 1967) is the Director of Bands at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Timothy Rhea is the conductor of the Texas A&M Wind Symphony and the director of the Figh...
Todd Rhodes
Todd Rhodes (August 31, 1900 – June 4, 1965) was an American pianist and arranger and was an early influence in jazz and later on in R&B.
Todd Rhodes (August 31, 1900 – June 4, 1965) was an American pianist and arranger and was an early influence in jazz and later on in R&B.
Tom Merriman
Thomas Wayne Merriman (March 20, 1924 – November 11, 2009) was an American music composer based in Dallas, Texas, who in 1955 created the first production company specializing in radio station a...
Thomas Wayne Merriman (March 20, 1924 – November 11, 2009) was an American music composer based in Dallas, Texas, who in 1955 created the first production company specializing in radio station a...
Tommy Newsom
Thomas Penn "Tommy" Newsom (February 25, 1929 – April 28, 2007) was a saxophone player in the NBC Orchestra on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, for which he later became assistant di...
Thomas Penn "Tommy" Newsom (February 25, 1929 – April 28, 2007) was a saxophone player in the NBC Orchestra on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, for which he later became assistant di...
Tommy Oliver (musician)
Tommy Oliver (September 19, 1932 – May 2, 2006) was an American musician, bandleader, and music producer.
Tommy Oliver (September 19, 1932 – May 2, 2006) was an American musician, bandleader, and music producer.
Tommy Pederson
Pullman Gerald "Tommy" Pederson (b.
Pullman Gerald "Tommy" Pederson (b.
Torrie Zito
Torrie Zito (October 12, 1933 – December 3, 2009) was an American pianist, music arranger, composer and conductor.
Torrie Zito (October 12, 1933 – December 3, 2009) was an American pianist, music arranger, composer and conductor.
Toshiko Akiyoshi
Toshiko Akiyoshi is a Japanese American jazz pianist, composer/arranger and bandleader.
Toshiko Akiyoshi is a Japanese American jazz pianist, composer/arranger and bandleader.
Tutti Camarata
Salvador "Tutti" Camarata (May 11, 1913 - April 13, 2005) was a composer, arranger and trumpeter.
Salvador "Tutti" Camarata (May 11, 1913 - April 13, 2005) was a composer, arranger and trumpeter.
Vic Schoen
Victor "Vic" Schoen (March 26, 1916 – January 5, 2000) was an American bandleader, arranger, and composer whose career spanned from the 1930s until his death in 2000.
Victor "Vic" Schoen (March 26, 1916 – January 5, 2000) was an American bandleader, arranger, and composer whose career spanned from the 1930s until his death in 2000.
Vince Giordano
Vince Giordano is a musician, arranger, and leader of the New York-based Nighthawks Orchestra.
Vince Giordano is a musician, arranger, and leader of the New York-based Nighthawks Orchestra.
Warren Schatz
Warren Schatz, born in New York, was a prominent producer, arranger and orchestra conductor during the 1970s.
Warren Schatz, born in New York, was a prominent producer, arranger and orchestra conductor during the 1970s.
Wayne Shanklin
Wayne Shanklin (June 6, 1916, Joplin, Missouri – June 16, 1970, Orange County, California) was an American music performer, composer, arranger, and producer.
Wayne Shanklin (June 6, 1916, Joplin, Missouri – June 16, 1970, Orange County, California) was an American music performer, composer, arranger, and producer.
William David Brohn
William David Brohn (born March 30, 1933, Flint, Michigan) is an American arranger and orchestrator, best known for his theatre scores of musicals such as Miss Saigon, Ragtime and Wicked.
William David Brohn (born March 30, 1933, Flint, Michigan) is an American arranger and orchestrator, best known for his theatre scores of musicals such as Miss Saigon, Ragtime and Wicked.
William Franklin Lee III
William Franklin Lee III, aka Bill Lee was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, author, and music educator who was renowned for pioneering comprehensive music education, including jazz, at ...
William Franklin Lee III, aka Bill Lee was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, author, and music educator who was renowned for pioneering comprehensive music education, including jazz, at ...
William Russo (musician)
William Russo, better known as Bill Russo (June 25, 1928 – January 11, 2003), was an American jazz musician.
William Russo, better known as Bill Russo (June 25, 1928 – January 11, 2003), was an American jazz musician.
Willie Dixon
William James "Willie" Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.
William James "Willie" Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.
Yuri Katz
Yuri Katz, (also credited as Yurri Katz and Yuri Kattz) is a Ukraine-born American musician, arranger, and music producer.
Yuri Katz, (also credited as Yurri Katz and Yuri Kattz) is a Ukraine-born American musician, arranger, and music producer.