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Jazz Interpretations Of The Film Music Of Henry Mancini, Part 2
ByHenry Mancini
composer / conductor1924 - 1994
Mancini had an affinity for jazz. In the '50s and early '60s he led his own jazz big band that included the brothers

Ted Nash, Sr.
saxophone1922 - 2011

Dick Nash
tromboneb.1928

Ted Nash
saxophoneb.1960
Mancini was remarkably prolific in the early 1960s, writing scores for Blake Edwards films and other directors as well. He won an Oscar for the theme of Edward's film Days of Wine and Roses.
Part II of "The Music of Henry Mancini" features jazz interpretations of "Two For the Road" and "Slow Hot Wind" along with some less well-known Mancini tunes. Featured jazz artists include

Pat Metheny
guitarb.1954

Charlie Haden
bass, acoustic1937 - 2014

Phil Woods
saxophone, alto1931 - 2015

Frank Kimbrough
piano1956 - 2020

Marian McPartland
piano1918 - 2013

Johnny Hartman
vocals1923 - 1983

Joe Locke
vibraphoneb.1959

James Moody
woodwinds1925 - 2010

Quincy Jones
arranger1933 - 2024
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