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Henry Mancini On Piano Jazz

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Henry Mancini On Piano Jazz

In a 1985 session, the composer, arranger and pianist plays "Days Of Wine And Roses" and other favorites.

Henry Mancini In The Studio

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The Private Eye Who Made Cool Jazz His Calling Card

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Music Interviews

The Private Eye Who Made Cool Jazz His Calling Card

The late-'50s detective series Peter Gunn was popular, but Henry Mancini's music for it became iconic. NPR's Linda Wertheimer finds out what makes the jazzy score so indelible.

The Private Eye Who Made Cool Jazz His Calling Card

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Ted Nash: The Mancini Project On JazzSet

Ted Nash grew up with Henry Mancini's music: His father and uncle played in the jazz composer's studio orchestras. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Concerts

Ted Nash: The Mancini Project On JazzSet

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From the 1950s through the '80s, film composer Mancini collected Oscars and Grammys up to five at a time. Saxophonist Ted Nash is the ideal musician to adapt Mancini themes for jazz quartet, as heard in a rare performance at the Detroit International Jazz Festival.

Ted Nash: The Mancini Project On JazzSet

Studio Sessions

Henry Mancini On Piano Jazz

Composer Henry Mancini penned some of the most memorable tunes of the modern era, including the Pink Panther theme. On this episode of Piano Jazz from 1985, Mancini talks about his muse (the movie screen) and performs several favorites, including "Days of Wine and Roses."

Henry Mancini On Piano Jazz

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Guest DJ Tom Verlaine

Tom Verlaine spins everything from Charles Mingus to The Day the Earth Stood Still soundtrack. Stefano Giovannini/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Guest DJ Tom Verlaine

Guitarist Tom Verlaine, best known for his work with the New York punk band Television, talks about his own work and shares some of his favorite recordings.

Guest DJ Tom Verlaine

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