Fred Werner (American composer)
American musician and composer (1934–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Australian composer and music teacher, see Fred Werner.
Frederick Henry Werner Jr. (June 11, 1934 – June 11, 2024) was an American musician and composer who wrote and arranged music for television, cinema, and Broadway musicals. He started his career in New York in the early 1960s working with Frank Loesser, Noel Coward, and Bob Fosse. Later, he moved to California to work in television and movies, eventually returning to Broadway. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1964 for Best Conductor and Musical Director for the musical High Spirits.[1] He is also known for his work on Les Crane's 1971 album Desiderata.[2]
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Birth name | Frederick Henry Werner Jr. |
Born | (1934-06-11)11 June 1934 |
Died | June 11, 2024(2024-06-11) (aged 90) Arizona, USA |
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Years active | Early 1960s – 2020s |
Website | www |
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