David Carroll (musician)
American conductor (1913-2008)
David Carroll (born Rodell Schreier; October 15, 1913 – March 22, 2008) was an American studio arranger, conductor, and musical director.
Biography
Carroll was born Rodell Schreier, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Schreier, in Taylorville, Illinois. He graduated from high school in Taylorville and studied music arranging at Columbia University.
Carroll wrote and recorded many songs of his own, played by musicians such as Tiny Hill, Bobby Christian, Earl Backus, Paul Severson, Mike Simpson, Sarah Vaughan, Vic Damone and Patti Page. While Carroll was musical director at Mercury Records (1951 to early 1960s), Quincy Jones composed some songs for him.
In his later years, Carroll was associated with the Smothers Brothers. He at first traveled with them as their conductor. Later he became general music director and then general manager of the organization.
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