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Feb 3, 2003 · Stan’s theme, “Artistry in Rhythm,” follows “The Opener,” while tenor Bill Perkins is showcased on Holman’s arrangement of “Yesterdays,” trumpeter Sam Noto on “Everything Happens to Me,” alto Lennie Niehaus on “The End of a Love Affair.”
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Jun 2, 2020 · Lennie Niehaus, a Los Angeles alto saxophonist and prolific composer for big bands and his own small groups starting in the 1950s before moving on to television and Clint Eastwood films, died May 28. He was 90. Lennie was one of the giants of the West Coast linear jazz sound.
Up until now, I've focused this interview series on Lennie Niehaus' biography. Today, I want to turn to the alto saxophonist's work with Stan Kenton's band between 1954 and 1961. Lennie's contribution to Kenton's uptempo and ballad output during this period both as a player and writer cannot be overestimated.
Lennie Niehaus (1929–2020) Leonard Niehaus was an American alto saxophonist, composer and arranger on the West Coast jazz scene. His father, a Russian immigrant, was a violinist in an orchestra accompanying silent films.
Jun 15, 2020 · Lennie Niehaus made an important contribution to the buoyant West Coast jazz scene of the 1950s with his creative work for Stan Kenton and his own distinctive small-group recordings.
