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Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra
16,754 listeners
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Ronnie Aldrich
24,101 listeners
England's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a steady stream of albums featuring his "Twin Pianos" … read moreEngland's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a steady stream of albums featuring his "Twin Pianos" for London's Phase 4 label, starting in 1961–most of them no more distinguished than F&… read moreEngland's one-man answer to Ferrante and Teicher, Aldrich churned out a steady stream of albums featuring his "Twin Pianos" for London's Phase 4 label, starting in 1961–most of them no more distinguished than F&T's post-"prepared piano" recordings. Ald… read more -
Stanley Black
23,616 listeners
Stanley Black (14 June 1913 – 27 November 2002) was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged… read moreStanley Black (14 June 1913 – 27 November 2002) was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged many film scores and recorded prolifically for the Decca label (including London and Phase 4). Be… read moreStanley Black (14 June 1913 – 27 November 2002) was an English bandleader, composer, conductor, arranger and pianist. He wrote and arranged many film scores and recorded prolifically for the Decca label (including London and Phase 4). Beginning with jazz collaborations with American musicians suc… read more -
Nini Rosso
23,252 listeners
Raffaele Celeste "Nini" Rosso (19 September 1926 — 5 October 1994) was an Italian jazz trumpeter and composer. Born in Turin, Ros… read moreRaffaele Celeste "Nini" Rosso (19 September 1926 — 5 October 1994) was an Italian jazz trumpeter and composer. Born in Turin, Rosso's parents had attempted to send him to university, but at 19 he chose the trumpet over aca… read moreRaffaele Celeste "Nini" Rosso (19 September 1926 — 5 October 1994) was an Italian jazz trumpeter and composer. Born in Turin, Rosso's parents had attempted to send him to university, but at 19 he chose the trumpet over academia, and left home. After his employment in a nightclub wa… read more -
Andre Kostelanetz
31,905 listeners
André Kostelanetz (December 22, 1901, St. Petersburg, Russia - January 13, 1980) was a popular orchestral music conductor and arranger, one… read moreAndré Kostelanetz (December 22, 1901, St. Petersburg, Russia - January 13, 1980) was a popular orchestral music conductor and arranger, one of the pioneers of easy listening music. Kostelanetz was known for arranging and recording light … read moreAndré Kostelanetz (December 22, 1901, St. Petersburg, Russia - January 13, 1980) was a popular orchestral music conductor and arranger, one of the pioneers of easy listening music. Kostelanetz was known for arranging and recording light classical music pieces for mass audiences, as well as orches… read more -
Caravelli
14,420 listeners
Caravelli (Claude Vasori, Paris, France, 2 September 1930 – 1 April 2019) was a French orchestra leader, composer and arranger of orchestra… read moreCaravelli (Claude Vasori, Paris, France, 2 September 1930 – 1 April 2019) was a French orchestra leader, composer and arranger of orchestral music. The son of an Italian father and a French mother, Vasori was initially instructed in musi… read moreCaravelli (Claude Vasori, Paris, France, 2 September 1930 – 1 April 2019) was a French orchestra leader, composer and arranger of orchestral music. The son of an Italian father and a French mother, Vasori was initially instructed in music by his mother in piano and voicing/harmony at seven years … read more -
The Mantovani Orchestra
12,034 listeners
Annunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980) was a popular conductor and entertainer in the "easy listening" sty… read moreAnnunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980) was a popular conductor and entertainer in the "easy listening" style. Mantovani is probably more associated with the easy listening genre than any other person. He … read moreAnnunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980) was a popular conductor and entertainer in the "easy listening" style. Mantovani is probably more associated with the easy listening genre than any other person. He was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmast… read more -
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
28,631 listeners
A great 20th century musician\arranger\conductor. His arrangements and orchestral backing were used on the great Frank Sinatra albums star… read moreA great 20th century musician\arranger\conductor. His arrangements and orchestral backing were used on the great Frank Sinatra albums starting with "Songs for swingin' lovers" in the 50's. A very modest man, his re… read moreA great 20th century musician\arranger\conductor. His arrangements and orchestral backing were used on the great Frank Sinatra albums starting with "Songs for swingin' lovers" in the 50's. A very modest man, his remuneration for the Sinatra works were only those of a sessio… read more -
Mantovani & His Orchestra
20,277 listeners
Annunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the mononym Mantovani Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his f… read moreAnnunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the mononym Mantovani Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to Engl… read moreAnnunzio Paolo Mantovani (November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980), known by the mononym Mantovani Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to England in 1912, where he studied at Trinity College of Music in… read more -
Percy Faith and His Orchestra
20,900 listeners
Percy Faith was born April 7, 1908, and died February 9, 1976. He was a Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator and composer who was known f… read morePercy Faith was born April 7, 1908, and died February 9, 1976. He was a Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator and composer who was known for his lush arrangements of pop standards. He was often credited with creating the "easy list… read morePercy Faith was born April 7, 1908, and died February 9, 1976. He was a Canadian-born bandleader, orchestrator and composer who was known for his lush arrangements of pop standards. He was often credited with creating the "easy listening", or "mood music" format which became a… read more