Lennie Niehaus

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Born 11 June 1929.

Lennie Niehaus David Redfern/Redferns

Biography

Lennie Niehaus (born 11 June 1929) is an American alto saxophonist, arranger, and composer on the West Coast jazz scene. He has played with the Stan Kenton big band, and various other jazz bands on the West Coast of the U.S. Niehaus has arranged and composed for motion pictures, including several produced by Clint Eastwood.

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  1. Volume 5 - The Sextet

    Reviewed by Peter Marsh

    Prime mid 50s Cool School horn action from altoist/ arranger Lennie Niehaus, featuring...

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