Richard Himber
(20 February 1899 – 11 December 1966)
was an American bandleader, composer, violinist, magician and practical joker.
Originally recorded in 1934 for RCA Victor. At the end of a different recording session by Himber and his Hotel Ritz-Carlton Orchestra with extra time to spare, RCA Victor suggested arranging and recording "Winter Wonderland" using some additional members of its own orchestra, which included Artie Shaw and other established New York City studio musicians.