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Lennie Niehaus

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Featured alto sax soloist and arranger for the famous Stan Kenton Orchestra, he has also recorded several albums of his own with jazz greats Mel Lewis, Shelly Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, Hampton Hawes and more. Lennie has also been composer for numerous Clint Eastwood's films including Pale Rider, Unforgiven, The Bridges Of Madison County, Absolute Power, True Crime, Space Cowboys, and Bird, the award- winning tribute to legendary bebop artist Charlie Parker. In 1994 he won an Emmy for his score for the Showtime film Lush Life. Lennie Niehaus admits that he “has every reason to be proud and happy”

Album

Jack's Groove

Label: GNP Crescendo Records
Released: 1959
Track listing: Green Dolphin Street; I'm Also A Person; I Had The Craziest Dream; Arrividerci; Brown Cow; Anyhow; Julie Is Her Name; Aplomb; Sunset Eyes; J.S..

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Steve Coleman, Matthew Shipp and RIP Susan Alcorn

Read "Steve Coleman, Matthew Shipp and RIP Susan Alcorn" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show features a tribute to the late pedal steel master, Susan Alcorn. It also includes music from Matthew Shipp, Mehmet Ali Sanlikol, and Steve Coleman among others. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Itamar ...

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Article: Highly Opinionated

My Summer with Sonny

Read "My Summer with Sonny" reviewed by Patrick Burnette


Raise your hands, jazz fans, if you've been thinking about jazz legend Sonny Rollins during the last few months. After all, the great man is still with us at age 94. Reaching such an age is an accomplishment for anybody, but a miraculous feat for an African-American jazz musician born in the early decades of the ...

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Article: Interview

Kim Parker: Reminiscing in Jazz

Read "Kim Parker: Reminiscing in Jazz" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello


Kim Parker is a marvelously talented jazz vocalist and the step-daughter of both Charlie Parker and Phil Woods. A sensitive, tasteful, and endearing jazz voice, Kim has recorded numerous albums as leader and others as an accompanying artist. She has a marvelously rich history in jazz both as a result of her famous families, as well ...

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Salute!

Label: Sounds of Yesteryear
Released: 2023
Track listing: My Funny Valentine; The Opener; Sam Meets the Mambo; Take the “A” Train; When Your Lover Has Gone; Nightingale; The Wind; Jersey Bounce; Captain Obu; Prelude to a Kiss; Tico Tico; A Lot of Livin’ to Do; Tuxedo Junction; Beeline East; The Shadow of Your Smile; Just Bones; Street of Dreams.

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Lennie Niehaus

Jazz Musician of the Day: Lennie Niehaus

All About Jazz is celebrating Lennie Niehaus' birthday today! Featured alto sax soloist and arranger for the famous Stan Kenton Orchestra, he has also recorded several albums of his own with jazz greats Mel Lewis, Shelly Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, Hampton Hawes and more. Lennie has also been composer for numerous Clint Eastwood's films including Pale Rider, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ahmad Jamal, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Others

Read "Ahmad Jamal, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Others" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This program features pianists such as Ahmad Jamal and Gonzalo Rubalcaba plus music from a wide variety of sources, including the String Trio of New York and Lennie Niehaus. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...

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Article: Album Review

A & M Octet: New Roots

Read "New Roots" reviewed by Jack Bowers


At its best, the Toronto-based A&M (Adema & Manoukas) Octet brings to mind similar ensembles from the heyday of West Coast Jazz, superlative eight-member groups led by the likes of Dave Pell and Lennie Niehaus, among others; luckily for listerners, A&M is at its best most of the way on its debut recording, New Roots, performing ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Lennie Niehaus

Jazz Musician of the Day: Lennie Niehaus

All About Jazz is celebrating Lennie Niehaus' birthday today! Featured alto sax soloist and arranger for the famous Stan Kenton Orchestra, he has also recorded several albums of his own with jazz greats Mel Lewis, Shelly Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, Hampton Hawes and more. Lennie has also been composer for numerous Clint Eastwood's films including Pale Rider, ...


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