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Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini

Born
16.04.1924 in Cleveland, Ohio (USA)

Died
14.06.1994 in Beverly Hills, Kalifornien (USA)

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Henry Mancini wurde am 16. April 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio geboren und wuchs in West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania auf. Nach der High-School studierte er Musik, besuchte das Carnegie Insitute of Technology, danach die Julliard School of Music in New York. Nach dem Militärdienst arbeitete er als Pianist und Arrangeur für die von Tex Beneke geleitete Glenn Miller Band. Er heiratete 1947 die Sängerin Ginny O'Connor. 1952 bekam Mancini einen kleinen Auftrag für einen Abbott und Costello-Film und endete als Haus-Arrangeur von Universal. In dieser Funktion arbeitete Mancini an über 200 Filmen. Als Lead Arrangeur wurde er bei 'The Glenn Miller Story' (1954) und 'The Benny Goodman Story' (1956) genannt.

Seinen Durchbruch bedeutete aber indirekt Orson Welles' 'Touch of Evil' (1958). Ein früherer Cutter bei Universal, Blake Edwards, erinnerte sich an Mancinis Arbeit für diesen Film und bat ihn, die Musik für die Fernsehserie 'Peter Gunn' zu schreiben, bei der Edwards Regie führte. Mancinis Musik war fast genauso beliebt wie die Serie und RCA veröffentlichte ein Album mit dem Titelsong und anderen Stücken.Mancini bekam eine Emmy-Nominierung und gewann zwei Grammys für die LP.

Nach diesen Erfolgen konnte Mancini unabhängig arbeiten. Er komponierte die Musik für 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961) und schrieb mit den Song 'Moon River', der ein riesiger Erfolg wurde. Ähnliches gelang ihm mit dem Titelsong zu 'Days of Wine and Roses'. Für beide bekam er einen Oscar. Mit zwei Instrumentalstücken zu 'Hatari' und 'The Pink Panther' gelangen ihm zwei weitere Hits. Spätestens zu diesem Zeitpunkt war Mancini der bekannteste und erfolgreichste Filmkomponist überhaupt.

Mancini arbeitete bis zum Beginn der 80er Jahre als Filmkomponist. Er machte die Musik für alle Pink-Panther- Fortsetzungen und die meisten anderen Filme von Blake Edwards. Als Dirigent leitete er in den 80er Jahren das Fourth of July-Konzert auf dem Kapitol. Insgesamt nahm er bis 1978 mehr als 80 Alben für RCA auf, gewann insgesamt 20 Grammys, 7 goldene Schallplatten und 4 Oscars. Er starb am 14. Juni 1994 in Beverly Hills, Kalifornien.

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Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

It Had Better Be Tonight

It Had Better Be Tonight

The Best of Henry Mancini (Medley)

The Best of Henry Mancini (Medley)

Drummers' Delight

Drummers' Delight

Baby Elephant Walk (Flex-Band)

Baby Elephant Walk (Flex-Band)

Music by Henry Mancini

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Ein Musikantenleben

Ein Musikantenleben

-Peter Schad und seine "Oberschwäbischen Dorfmusikanten"- Ein Musikantenleben - Kopf hoch! - Morgenidylle - Tenorhornbrüder - Dornenvögel - Festfieber - O Allgäu mein - Allgäuer Herz - Tango...
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T96217
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Cinama Spectaculars!<br>Volume 2

Cinama Spectaculars!
Volume 2

March Of The Smurfs - Ghostbusters - Chariots Of Fire - The Muppets - Theme From "Out Of Africa" - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life - New York, New York - Mamma Mia!-The Movie Soundtrack...
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T94206
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Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

Originally the theme for the 1959 TV series of the same name, this familiar melody has become one of Henry Mancini's most recognizable tunes. Your young players will have fun with this...
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HL04005738
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Naohiro Iwai Collection Vol. 1

Naohiro Iwai Collection Vol. 1

Special Opening - This Cloud Be The Start Of Something Big - Miami Beach Rumba - Take Five - Mambo Medley - Hanagasa Ondo - Symphonic Pops Yagi Bushi - Someone To Watch Over Me - Bésame Mucho...
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TDIV539
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It Had Better Be Tonight

Thanks in part to a hot recording by Michael Bublé, this familiar melody from “The Pink Panther” has enjoyed renewed popularity. This exciting version for the concert stage features a driving Latin...
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HL04003526
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The Best of Henry Mancini (Medley)

Featuring jazz influenced harmonies and tuneful melodies, the music of Henry Mancini appeals to all generations. This outstanding medley for young players includes the timeless favorites The Pink...
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Drummers' Delight

Give your percussion section chance in the spotlight with this appealing production number. With wonderful march-like melodies interspersed with feature spots for the drums, this is a great way to...
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HL04003540
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Baby Elephant Walk (Flex-Band)

Here is an entertaining arrangement sure to liven up any concert. Written in the Flex-Band format it also includes a brief solo section (ad lib. or as written) for any trumpet, clarinet or flute....
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HL04003314
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Moon River

Performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, Henry Mancini's iconic ballad has won numerous awards including the Oscar for Best Original Song and the Grammy for Record...
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Peter Gunn

Winning Grammy and Emmy awards for Henry Mancini, this timeless TV theme has come to epitomize “spy” music. This unique arrangement for concert band features an optional solo section where any number...
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The Pink Panther (Flex-Band)

One of the most recognizable movie themes of all time! With its slinky swing style and familiar melody, this arrangement for flexible instrumentation is sure to become one of your most requested...
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Mancini! (Medley)

Some of the most recognizable themes from film and television through the years have come from the creative genius of Henry Mancini. Here is a symphonic showstopper featuring outstanding settings of...
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Memories of Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini (1924-1994) is part of the essential history of soundtrack composition. His forty year career was a crowning success rewarded by four Oscars and his melodies are still considered...
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The Great Waldo Pepper March

Written in an invigorating 6/8 style, Henry Mancini's famous movie march will add a spark of life to any concert. Every section of the band gets a chance to shine in this toe-tapper that's sure to...
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Jesus Christ Superstar (Medley)

Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical from the early 1970s ushered in a new era of powerful rock-oriented music for the Broadway stage (and subsequent movie). The orchestral suite by Henry Mancini...
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Henry Mancini at the Oscars

- NO LONGER AVAILABLE - This celebrated composer has a new USPS stamp engraved in his honor. Here's a few of the Mancini classics combined in a medley to help celebrate that event. The medley...
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WBCBM04019
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The Great Race (March)

From the epic comedy/adventure movie The Great Race, Henry Mancini captured the essence of the film's tongue-in-cheek slap-stick style with this terrific razzmatazz march. Including short segments of...
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Baby Elephant Walk

Henry Mancini was a master at composing memorable melodies. Expertly arranged by Johnnie Vinson, this clever song is sure to be an audience favorite. Discovery Plus Band Series Grade 2
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The Pink Panther Meets The Flintstones

Just imagine what might have happened if that loveable, legendary pink feline from Henry Mancini's pen had prowled onto the set during the filming of Fred and Wilma's new movie! The result...
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Batman Meets Peter Gunn

- NO LONGER AVAILABLE - When one super-hero is not enough, we have two packaged in one 'dynamic duo' of an arrangement for your next concert! The Caped Crusader and 'Mr. Suave and...
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WBCB9750
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Baby Elephant Walk

Here's a new edition of Henry Mancini's jaunty march from the movie 'Hatari.' John Moss' treatment is clever, fun to play and really captures that special Mancini sound that combines the symphonic...
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Moon River

Here's your chance to program a musical tribute to the legacy of Henry Mancini with this new version of his most memorable song. Basic 1 Band Series Grade 1+
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The Pink Panther - Moon River - Baby Elephant Walk

Henry Mancini's forty-year career in the film music industry produced a wealth of musical icons. John Moss has arranged a terrific musical montage in memory of the man who has inspired so many...
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The Pink Panther

Everybody knows the cartoon panther that’s pink from head to toe. Kosuke Onozaki has expertly arranged this catchy theme-tune for concert band. This item will be a big hit with years and...
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Henry Mancini in Concert

Henry Mancini (1924-1994) is one of the most important American film score composers of the 20th century. His most notable works a surely The Pink Panther Theme and Moon River from the Movie...
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Mancini Magic

Through the years Henry Mancini's music has touched us all. Enjoy golden Mancini moments with Jerry Brubaker's lush treatment of "Mr. Lucky," "Baby Elephant Walk,"...
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Henry Mancini Portrait

Henry Mancini (1924-1994) is one of the most important American film score composers of the 20th century. His most notable works a surely The Pink Panther Theme and Moon River from the Movie...
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The Pink Panther

Henry Mancini's theme to the Blake Edward's comedy about a thief, a diamond, and a bumbling French inspector, has stood as a modern classic transcending film and music, featuring one the most...
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The Pink Panther

Henry Mancini (1924-1994) is one of the greates American movie composers of the 20th century. The score and especially the main theme of "The Pink Panther" can surely be regarded as one of...
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Moon River

Ein echter Klassiker, der Herzen zum Schmelzen bringt: "Moon River" aus dem berühmten Film "Frühstück bei Tiffany's". Ein zeitloses Stück Musikromantik!
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The Pink Panther Theme

Der populäre amerikanische Komponist und Dirigent Henry Mancini studierte Klavier und Dirigieren an der bekannten 'Julliard School of Music'. Er gab sein Debüt in der Filmmusik als...
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