Bandleaders and Conductors

He composed music for animated films like “The Incredibles.”

The combo was called “La Universidad de la Salsa” for launching so many careers.

The pianist brought diverse sounds into Latin music.

His 75th birthday was honored with a 58-CD collection of his work.

He was called “The King of Boogaloo.”

He led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 29 years.

Nero released over 60 albums in his career and led Philly Pops for 34 years.

She played the glass harp in the Woody Allen movie “Broadway Danny Rose.”

Smith performed on Broadway as the drummer for the Kit Kat Band in the musical “Cabaret.”

Jack Sheldon was a jazz trumpeter and singer who was known for his work on “The Merv Griffin Show” and “Schoolhouse Rock.” A member of Mort Lindsey’s Orchestra on “The …