Ferde Grofé

American pianist, arranger, conductor and composer (Born: March 27, 1892 in New York City, New York; died: April 03, 1972 in Santa Monica, California). Married to [a3798671] (1916-1928).

Best known for being the first to orchestrate [a261293]’s "Rhapsody in Blue" and composed the Grand Canyon Suite. He also worked as an arranger for [a299946], where he wrote hundreds of concert and popular arrangements between 1919-1931.