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Misirlou - Nicholas Roubanis (attrib.) Arr. John Scott-Trotter

Nicholas Roubanis (1880–1968) Nicholas (Nick) Roubanis was a Greek-American composer, music teacher, and conductor best known for his association with the iconic Eastern Mediterranean folk song "Misirlou," which he adapted and popularized in a jazz-influenced instrumental style. Born in Nauplie, Greece, in 1880, Roubanis began his career as a music conductor in Egypt under King Fuad I around age 25. By the mid-1920s, he immigrated to the United States, where he founded the Roubanis Choir in New York and contributed to around 20 recordings. He composed polyphonic church music, including the Divine Liturgy for the Orthodox Church of America. In 1941, he released a jazz instrumental version of "Misirlou," crediting himself as composer, which fine-tuned the melody and key to give it its signature Oriental sound—though the song's origins trace back to earlier rebetiko and folk traditions (possibly as far as an 1919 Egyptian song by Sayyed Darwish). This recording became an exotica standard in lounge and swing bands, peaking in popularity and influencing later covers by artists like Harry James, Dick Dale (1962), the Beach Boys, and even the Black Eyed Peas (2006). Roubanis returned to Greece later in life and died in Athens in 1968. His work bridged Greek folk traditions with American jazz, making "Misirlou" a global phenomenon featured in films like Pulp Fiction (1994) and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003). John Scott-Trotter (1908–1975) John Scott Trotter, often called "Uncle John," was an American arranger, composer, and orchestra leader renowned for his long collaborations with Bing Crosby and his contributions to animated television music. Born on June 14, 1908, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trotter was a self-taught pianist from a young age and began his professional career at the University of North Carolina, joining Hal Kemp's band as pianist and arranger in 1925 after withdrawing from college. He helped define the "Hal Kemp Style" through innovative arrangements, including a landmark 1933 national radio broadcast from Chicago's Black Hawk Restaurant. In 1937, Trotter became Crosby's musical director for NBC's Kraft Music Hall radio show and Decca recordings, a partnership lasting 17 years; he arranged and conducted hits like Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" from the 1942 film Holiday Inn, which became one of the best-selling singles ever. Trotter also orchestrated films such as Pennies from Heaven (1936), Rhythm on the River (1940), Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941), and Abie's Irish Rose (1946). In the 1950s, he transitioned to television as music director for The George Gobel Show (1954–1964) and Crosby specials. From 1966, he arranged and directed scores for 11 Peanuts TV specials and the feature film A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969) in collaboration with composer Vince Guaraldi, earning Oscar and Grammy nominations for the latter. Regarding "Misirlou," Trotter is noted for arranging the song during his era of popular music adaptations, likely in the context of Crosby's recordings or radio performances, helping mainstream its exotic appeal in mid-20th-century American entertainment. He died on October 29, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, shortly after completing his final Peanuts special, You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. Production Notation - Sibelius 7.5 / Noteperformer 5 Mastering - Bandlab Production - Power Director 365