Axel Stordahl
Axel Stordahl (August 8, 1913 – August 30, 1963) was an American arranger who was active from the late 1930s through the 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his work with Frank Sinatra in the 1940s at Columbia Records. With his sophisticated orchestrations, Stordahl is credited with helping to bring pop arranging into the modern age. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 8, 1913 (Staten Island), Died August 30, 1963 (Encino)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1938 - 1961
Roles Represented in DAHR: director, arranger, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 26-31 of 31 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | L 12391 | 4/14/1961 | Return to the magic islands | Axel Stordahl Orchestra | director | |||
| Decca | L 12392 | 4/14/1961 | Paradise | Axel Stordahl Orchestra | director | |||
| Decca | L 12393 | 4/25/1961 | Frangipani blossom | Axel Stordahl Orchestra | director | |||
| Decca | L 12394 | 4/25/1961 | Song of Old Tahiti | Axel Stordahl Orchestra | director | |||
| Decca | L 12395 | 4/25/1961 | I will always love you | Axel Stordahl Orchestra | director | |||
| Decca | L 12396 | 4/25/1961 | Return to paradise | Axel Stordahl Orchestra | director |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Stordahl, Axel," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100064.
Stordahl, Axel. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/100064.
"Stordahl, Axel." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Stordahl, Axel - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84143169
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MusicBrainz: Axel Stordahl - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ef2841a0-448d-4691-9f10-2527a8fa7931
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