The session was arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle. Three of the tunes were done for “Songs for Swingin’ Lovers” and one, “Flowers Mean Forgiveness,” was laid down for a single release. and from 8 to 11:30 proceeded to record 4 songs. “Skin” and numerous other Riddle arrangements popularized use of of the bass trombone as a solo melodic bass voice.įifty years ago this evening Frank Sinatra entered Capitol’s KHJ Studios on Vine St. The Riddle and Sinatra collaboration which has become an indelible masterpiece is their recording of Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”. Riddle also composed for television and film, received multiple award nominations, won three Grammys and an Oscar.Ī former sideman with Charlie Spivak and Tommy Dorsey and trombonist turned master arranger, Nelson Riddle is perhaps most famous for his work with Frank Sinatra. Nelson Riddle stands among the finest of American arrangers, having arranged for such notable vocalists as as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, and Linda Rondstadt. Yet many young trombonists are unaware of the rich tradition of the composers and arrangers who have played the trombone. It would be unimaginable for young pianists to study their instrument without becoming aware of the great traditions of keyboardists such as J. THE ARRANGER’S CHAIR (TM), is a new series launched by featuring trombonists who were also composers and/or arrangers.
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