Jack Nitzsche
American singer-songwriter and conductor
Born
April 22nd, 1937
87 years ago
Died
August 25th, 2000
24 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential figure in American music, played a significant role as a songwriter, pianist, and conductor. Collaborated with various artists across genres, contributing to the sound of the 1960s and 1970s. Worked extensively with Phil Spector as an arranger and producer. Composed scores for several films, including 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score.
Arranged music for Phil Spector's productions
Composed score for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
Worked with artists like The Rolling Stones and Neil Young
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