Don Richardson (arranger)
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Donald George Evan Richardson (2 March 1928 – 6 March 2008) was a musical arranger, producer, bandleader and promoter in New Zealand. As a songwriter, his songs became hits for some well, known New Zealand artists, including Saint Paul for Shane.
He was born Donald George Evan Richardson in Wellington on 2 March 1928. He went to school at Rongotai College. In his young years, he was something of a prodigy, playing the saxophone.[1]
As a teenager, Richardson joined an outfit called the Kiwi Review as a saxophonist.[2] In the 1960s, he became a prominent musical arranger. His arrangements became hits for artists such as Allison Durbin, Mr Lee Grant, and Craig Scott.[1] He was also very well known in Wellington as a bandleader. He also got recognition as a promoter.[2]
