Arranger Nelson Riddle is most often associated with Frank Sinatra. Which makes sense, since Riddle scored a number of successful albums for Sinatra in the 1950s that updated the singer's swinging sound at Capitol. Riddle did this with playful sectional riffs, unexpected instrumental textures and bright solo tones. But where did Riddle's sound begin? Ye…
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