Jorge Calandrelli​ - Arranger

Jorge Calandrelli ​began his career in Argentina and Europe as Pianist, Arranger and Conductor. Calandrelli moved to the United States in 1978, he is one of today's most prolific arrangers and has worked in the Pop, Jazz, Latin, and Classical fields.

Most recent is Jorge's involvement on the new album "Cheek to Cheek" with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga where he arranged and conducted all orchestral arrangements, as well as the “Great Performances” live show conducted for PBS at the Lincoln Center in New York just aired on the heels of the album release. He also conducted on the Tour at the Wiltern Theatre in LA, the Hollywood Bowl in LA, and at the Royal Albert Hall in London. With the completion of the Duets II album Jorge Calandrelli reaches a milestone celebrating a 30-year association with Tony Bennett.

Six time ​Grammy​® winner, two ​Oscar​ Nominations and 28 ​Grammy​® nominations, ASMAC honored Jorge Calandrelli with the 2014 Golden Score Award for Arranging, the highest award given to an arranger in the USA.

Beth Beauchamp