Nelson Riddle Orchestra

The Nelson Riddle Orchestra was formed by Nelson Riddle in early 1950's and first came to prominence with his Capitol Records albums with Nat King Cole. Shooting straight to the top of the charts Riddle's arranging genius was seen to have the Midas touch. As a result the orchestra was paired with and catapulted vocalists to the height of the popular music world amongst them Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland and Linda Ronstadt to name but a few. Today the Nelson Riddle Orchestra is owned and operated by the Riddle family and their Nelson Riddle Foundation Inc. Conducted by Christoper Riddle the orchestra is currently enjoying a major revival which will see them touring both Europe and the United States, recording the original charts in with contemporary artists as well as featuring in a major musical theater show.