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The Nelson Riddle Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1985 by the renowned American arranger, composer, and conductor Nelson Riddle. The orchestra is known for its unique blend of jazz and classical music, which has earned it a reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting ensembles in the world of classical music. Nelson Riddle was born in Oradell, New Jersey, in 1921. He began his career as a trombonist and arranger in the 1940s, working with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. In the 1950s, Riddle began to focus more on arranging and conducting, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after arrangers in the music industry. Riddle's work as an arranger and conductor was characterized by his ability to blend different musical styles and genres. He was particularly skilled at combining jazz and classical music, and his arrangements for artists like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald helped to define the sound of popular music in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1985, Riddle founded the Nelson Riddle Orchestra as a way to showcase his unique approach to music. The orchestra was made up of some of the best musicians in the world, including many who had worked with Riddle in the past. The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its innovative arrangements and electrifying performances, and it soon became one of the most popular classical music ensembles in the world. One of the highlights of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra's career was its performance at the 1987 Montreux Jazz Festival. The festival, which is held annually in Switzerland, is one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra's performance was widely regarded as one of the best in the festival's history. The ensemble's performance was later released as a live album, which became a best-seller and helped to cement the orchestra's reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative ensembles in the world of classical music. Over the years, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra has won numerous awards and accolades for its work. In 1991, the ensemble won a Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance for its album "The Look of Love: The Burt Bacharach Collection." The album, which featured arrangements of some of Bacharach's most famous songs, was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to introduce the Nelson Riddle Orchestra to a wider audience. In addition to its work as a classical music ensemble, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra has also been involved in a number of film and television projects. The ensemble's music has been featured in a number of movies and TV shows, including "The Godfather," "The Pink Panther," and "Batman." The orchestra's work on these projects has helped to further cement its reputation as one of the most versatile and innovative ensembles in the world of classical music. Today, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra continues to perform and record music, and it remains one of the most respected and admired ensembles in the world of classical music. The ensemble's unique blend of jazz and classical music, combined with its innovative arrangements and electrifying performances, has earned it a place in the pantheon of great classical music ensembles, and its legacy continues to inspire musicians and music lovers around the world.

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