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John Scott Trotter. John Scott Trotter Jr. (June 14, 1908 – October 29, 1975), [1] also known as "Uncle John", [2] was an American arranger, composer and orchestra leader. Trotter was best known for conducting the John Scott Trotter Orchestra which backed singer and entertainer Bing Crosby on record and on his radio programs from 1937 to 1954.
John Scott Trotter (1908-1975) was a composer and actor, known for Nomadland, A Boy Named Charlie Brown and Abie's Irish Rose. He was also the musical director for NBC Radio's "Kraft Music Hall" and used a trombone to enunciate teacher's voice in the Charlie Brown specials.
- Music Department, Composer, Actor
- June 14, 1908
- John Scott Trotter
- October 29, 1975
John Scott Trotter was a composer and actor who worked on Peanuts specials and films. He was born in 1908, died in 1975, and was nominated for an Oscar and a Grammy for A Boy Named Charlie Brown.
- June 14, 1908
- October 29, 1975
Mar 9, 2011 · Composer: John Scott TrotterPerformer: John Scott Trotter And His OrchestraLabel: Warner Brothers WS 1266Recorded: 1959
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Oct 31, 1975 · Musician John Scott Trotter, whose most remembered achievement was that of arranger and conductor for Bing Crosby for 17 yrs, dies Oct 30 at age 67; brief career sketch (S)
Nov 27, 2021 · Tracklist: 1. Fiddle Faddle 2. Adios 3. Sophisticated Lady 4. Sabre Dance 5. Blue Tango 6. Holiday For Strings 7. Solitude 8. Tico Tico 9....
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Bing Crosby's musical director during his hey-day was an easy-going mountain of a man, John Scott Trotter. Trotter weighed in at 12 pounds when he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1908. As an adult he weighed nearly 300 pounds. Trotter's professional music career began at the University of North Carolina in 1925 when he became pianist and arranger for a college band led by Hal Kemp. Trotter's chance for national fame came 12 years later in 1937. Bing was hosting the Kraft Music Hall ...
