Neil Ardley
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| Background information | |
| Born | Neil Richard Ardley 26 May 1937 Wallington, Surrey, England |
| Died | 23 February 2004 (aged 66) Bakewell, Derbyshire, England |
| Education | Bristol University |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Pianist, composer, author |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1960–2004 |
| Website | neilardley |
Neil Richard Ardley (26 May 1937 – 23 February 2004) was a prominent English jazz composer and pianist, who from 1964 to 1970 was director of the New Jazz Orchestra. He also made his name as the author of more than 100 popular books on science and technology, and on music.