Leo Arnaud

French-American arranger and composer of "Bugler's Dream" (1904-1991)

Born: 24 July 1904
Lyon
Died: 26 April 1991
North Carolina
Country: France
Active: 1930–1960
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

Leo Arnaud was a jazz musician who played trombone and cello. Leo Arnaud was born on 24 July 1904 in Lyon and died on 26 April 1991 in North Carolina. The music is usually filed under jazz and film score. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Marimbita” (1957) to “Symphonie Française ▫ Latin American Scenario ▫ Olympic Fanfare” (1995).

Noël Léon Marius Arnaud (July 24, 1904 – April 26, 1991), known professionally as Leo Arnaud, was a French American arranger, composer, and trombonist. He composed "Bugler's Dream", which is used as the theme by television networks presenting the Olympic Games in the United States. Arnaud studied composition at conservatories in Lyon and Paris with Maurice Ravel and Vincent d'Indy. After playing as a jazz trombonist in France using the name Leo Vauchant and arranging for the Jack Hylton band in England from 1928 to 1930, he immigrated to the United States in 1931. He worked in Hollywood as an arranger for Fred Waring before joining Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as an arranger, composer, and orchestrator from 1936 to 1966. In 1980, Arnaud left Hollywood and retired to Yadkin County, North Carolina. His wife, Faye Brooks Arnaud, was a native of the area. He is buried at Asbury United Methodist Church in Hamptonville, North Carolina.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Marimbita 1957

Arnaud: Three Fanfares for Brass & Percussion / Vaughan Williams: Toccata Marziale, Folk Song Suite / Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy, Shepherd's Hey 1980

Symphonie Française ▫ Latin American Scenario ▫ Olympic Fanfare 1995

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Leo Arnaud play?

Leo Arnaud is known for playing trombone and cello.

When and where was Leo Arnaud born?

Leo Arnaud was born 24 July 1904 in Lyon.

What are Leo Arnaud's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Marimbita (1957), Arnaud: Three Fanfares for Brass & Percussion / Vaughan Williams: Toccata Marziale, Folk Song Suite / Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy, Shepherd's Hey (1980) and Symphonie Française ▫ Latin American Scenario ▫ Olympic Fanfare (1995).

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