arranger

For more than two decades, Delson has worked as a voice coach, but he also has been a songwriter, recording artist, backup singer, producer, vocal arranger and educator.

Still, Flack would make the creative decisions, choose her own material, arranger and show up for mixing and overdubbing sessions.

Sir John, who is also a conductor, editor and arranger, was honoured for services to music.

He also worked as the musical arranger for Channel Four's The Paul O'Grady Show.

Then aged 41, Jones had already made an indelible mark on American music as a performer, arranger, songwriter, producer, soundtrack composer and record executive.