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Johnny RichardsJohnny Richards Johnny Richards American jazz arranger and composer (1911–1968) Johnny Richards (born Juan Manuel Cascales, November 2, 1911 – October 7, 1968) was an American jazz arranger and composer scoring numerous sound tracks for television and film.[2] He was a pivotal composer/arranger for cutting edge, adventurous performances and recording sessions by Stan Kenton's big band in the 1950s and early 1960s; such as Cuban Fire!, Kenton's West Side Story and Adventures in Time.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Johnny Richards Clockwise from left: Eddie Sauter, Edwin Finckel, George Handy, Richards, Neal Hefti, and Ralph Burns at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, c. 1947[1] Background information Born Juan Manuel Cascales (1911-11-02)November 2, 1911 Querétaro, Mexico Died October… (Source: Wikipedia)
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