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Saxophonists · 1929–2020

Lennie Niehaus

American saxophonist and composer (1929–2020)

Born
11 June 1929
St. Louis
Died
28 May 2020
Redlands
Country
United States
Record labels
Contemporary Records
Discography
7 albums

Biography

Lennie Niehaus was a jazz musician who played saxophone and bassoon. Lennie Niehaus was born on 11 June 1929 in St. Louis and died on 28 May 2020 in Redlands. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Contemporary Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Lennie Niehaus, Volume 3: The Octet # 2” (1955) to “Complete Fifties Recordings Two: Octet + Quintet” (2006). Honours include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special (1994).

Leonard Niehaus (June 1, 1929 – May 28, 2020) was an American alto saxophonist, composer and arranger on the West Coast jazz scene. He played with the Stan Kenton Orchestra and served as one of Kenton's primary staff arrangers. He also played with Ray Vasquez and trombonist and Vocalist, Phil Carreon and other jazz bands on the U.S. West Coast. Niehaus had a close association as composer and arranger on motion pictures produced and directed by Clint Eastwood.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Lennie Niehaus, Volume 3: The Octet # 2 1955
I Swing for You 1957
Unforgiven: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1992
Lennie Niehaus, Volume 4: The Quintets & Strings 1995
Absolute Power 1996
Complete Fifties Recordings Two: Octet + Quintet 2006
Pale Rider

Standards written by Lennie Niehaus

TitleKeyFormGroove
Bunko F major AABA · 32 Medium swing

Awards

  • 1994 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Special

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Lennie Niehaus play?

Lennie Niehaus is known for playing saxophone and bassoon.

When and where was Lennie Niehaus born?

Lennie Niehaus was born 11 June 1929 in St. Louis.

What are Lennie Niehaus's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Lennie Niehaus, Volume 3: The Octet # 2 (1955), I Swing for You (1957), Unforgiven: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1992), Lennie Niehaus, Volume 4: The Quintets & Strings (1995) and Absolute Power (1996).

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