Leroy Anderson. I grew up hearing catchy, unforgettable pieces like “Sleigh Ride”, “Bugler’s Holiday”, “Belle of the Ball”, “The Syncopated Clock”, “The Typewriter”, and “The Waltzing Cat” played often on ’50s AM pop radio of the day. He also wrote “The Phantom Regiment”, “Blue Tango”, “Horse and Buggy”, “Jazz Legato”, “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby”, and many more. A CD of his best work, pictured above, is a highly pleasurable instrumental treat. Recommended for children, too.