Claus Ogerman (born Klaus Ogermann; 29 April 1930 – 8 March 2016) was a German arranger, conductor, and composer best known for his work with Billie Holiday, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra, Bill Evans, Michael Brecker, and Diana Krall.

He was one of the most prolific 20th century arrangers and has worked in the top 40, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, soul, easy listening, Broadway and classical music fields.

[citation needed] In the 1950s, Ogerman worked in Germany as an arranger-pianist with Kurt Edelhagen, saxophonist and bandleader Max Greger, and Delle Haensch.

His works for violin and piano were recorded on a 2007 disc by the Chinese violinist Yue Deng and French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

With George Benson With Solomon Burke With Donald Byrd With Betty Carter With Sammy Davis Jr. With Bill Evans With Connie Francis With Michael Franks With Stan Getz With Astrud Gilberto With João Gilberto With João Donato With Lesley Gore With Stephane Grappelli With Al Hirt With Billie Holiday With Johnny Hodges With Freddie Hubbard With Willis Jackson With Antônio Carlos Jobim With Dr. John With Wynton Kelly With Ben E. King With Diana Krall With Wes Montgomery With Danilo Perez With Oscar Peterson With Frank Sinatra With Jimmy Smith With Barbra Streisand With Cal Tjader With Mel Tormé With Stanley Turrentine With Kai Winding