Fred Hartley (1905 – 8 April 1980) was a Scottish rhythm pianist, conductor, composer and arranger of light music best known for his waltz Rouge et Noir.
In addition to Rouge et Noir, compositions for orchestra include the Scherzetto for Children, The Hampden Roar,[2] Alpine Festival, The Ball at Aberfeldy, Whispering Breeze, Hampden Road March and A Dream of Hawaii.
[3] Hartley published several of his piano works under the name Iris Taylor, including Dreamy Afternoon, Cuckoo in Love, Twentieth Century Nocturne and Starry Night.
Recordings of his compositions and arrangements were issued by the RAF Salon Orchestra in 2023.
He died at his home, 3 Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, in April 1980, aged 74.