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Nathaniel Shilkret was an American composer, conductor, and music director. He was born in New York City on December 25, 1889, to a family of Austrian-Jewish immigrants. He began his musical career as a clarinetist and saxophonist in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and later became a prolific composer of popular music, film scores, and classical works. He was also a prolific arranger and conductor, and worked with many of the top recording artists of the day. He was the music director of Victor Records from 1925 to 1934, and was responsible for the success of many of the label's recordings. He was also a prolific composer of film scores, and wrote the music for over 200 films. He died in Los Angeles on February 9, 1965.

Popular As Naftule Schüldkraut
Occupation composer,music_department,soundtrack
Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 25 December 1889
Birthday 25 December
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 18 February, 1982
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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2014

He is known for his work on Magic in the Moonlight (2014), Green Book (2018) and Winterset (1936).

1935

In Hollywood from 1935, under contract at RKO (1936-1937) and MGM (1943-1946), as composer, arranger and orchestrator.

1934

Received honorary Doctor of Music from Bethany College in 1934.

1924

Between 1924 and 1945, worked for RCA Victor as director of their light music division. Prolific composer and recording artist with more than 50 chart topping hits, including "Rio Rita", "Me and My Shadow" and "Pagan Love Song". Active in radio for CBS and NBC in the 1930's and,again, during the 1950's. Founded the Nathaniel Shilkret Music Company in 1940. Composed and recorded classical and jazz music, including "Concerto for Trombone" for Tommy Dorsey. Inductee in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

1920

Multi-instrumentalist (clarinettist and pianist), a child prodigy from the age of five, also composer and conductor. Played with the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and subsequently led various 'hot' jazz bands in the 1920's and early 30's. Conducted Paul Whiteman's orchestra on Victor's electrical re-recording of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" before Paul Whiteman. One of his early studio ensembles, the All Star Orchestra, included in its line-up such future luminaries as Joe Venuti, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller.

1889

Nathaniel Shilkret was born on December 25, 1889 in New York City, New York, USA as Naftule Schüldkraut.