Lennie Niehaus composer / arranger

date of birth: 11.06.1929
date of death: 28.05.2020

Lennie Niehaus is an award-winning composer, arranger and performer whose career has included a kaleidoscope of musical experiences. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Niehaus received his bachelor of arts degree cum laude and teaching credential from California State University, Los Angeles. Soon after, in 1952, he joined the Sran Kenton Orchestra where he performed, recorded and contributed compositions and arrangements.
After leading Kenton's Orchestra, Mr. Niehaus became increasingly active as a commercial arranger and composer. His numerous film scoring credits include "Tightrope"; "Pale Rider"; "City Heat"; "White Hunte"r; "Black Heart" and "Bird" for which he received a Cannes Film Festival Technical Achievement Award and British Academy Award nomination for Best Score. His latest film score was for the Clint Eastwood Academy Award winning film, "Unforgiven".
Mr. Niehaus remains active on the music education scene as a clinician, performer and addjudicator. He has numerous published works for concert band, orchestra and jazz ensemble.

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Latinova Lennie Niehaus

A moderate bossa nova with lots of appeal, Latinova includes a written piano solo and an ad lib solo section which can be performed by either trumpet or trombone(written solo suggestions are included). The subtle Latin feel can add a real change of pace to any festival or concert performance and this one is extremely nice!

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Difficulty: 3

Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Hand Over Fist Lennie Niehaus

A gem of a chart! This talented writer presents more than a few surprises, both rhythmically and harmonically, in this rousing swing tune that places much emphasis on ensemble playing. Soloists are featured too. Great for contest, concert and just plain fun to play.

41,25 €

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Difficulty: 3+

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Cool Down Lennie Niehaus

A breezy, sophisticated swinger that will show off all sections of the band and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement for players and audiences. Features solo for piano.

40,00 €

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Difficulty: 3

Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Don't Rock the Boat Lennie Niehaus

A hard-driving, high-powered funk/rock chart that really cooks. The intense rhythmic drive and solid ensemble writing make it fun to play. Suggested solos for various intruments so players can do their own thing. It works!

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No Holds Barred Lennie Niehaus

An exciting, straight-ahead, powerful swing chart which features a small group within the band. Short solos for tenor or trumpet and piano (opt. written solos provided) and a great shout chorus'' combine to make this a really appealing choice for either concert or contest.

40,00 €

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True Blue Lennie Niehaus

An exciting up-tempo blues with solo space for trumpet or trombone and piano (opt. written solos provided). Even though the ranges are quite rea sonable, the ``shout chorus'' really shouts! You can't go wrong with any Lennie Niehaus chart, and this is clearly one of his best. A Real Winner!!

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Nada Mas Lennie Niehaus

A tasty jazz samba from the pen of master arranger/ composer Lennie Niehaus that includes solos (opt. written solos provided) for Alto, Tenor & Trumpet. Solidly scored with reasonable ranges, this is an excellent tool to teach your band the very popular samba style.

40,00 €

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Eye to Eye Lennie Niehaus

The band gets into a nice groove with this Niehaus original featuring a great sax soli, interesting counter-melodies, suggested solos for trumpet and piano, and a terrific out chorus with lots of dynamic contrast. Don't miss it.

40,00 €

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Royal Welcome Lennie Niehaus

Feature your keyboard player with this classy medi um tempo swinger by Lennie Niehaus. Lots of great ensemble writing and a very tasty solo section for piano (opt. written solo provided). Ranges are quite reasonable and your band is sure to love this excellent chart. Wonderful material for concert or festival.

40,00 €

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Difficulty: 2+

Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Count On Me Lennie Niehaus

Here's a soft, laid-back ensemble tune in the Basie tradition interspersed with sax solis. Solos for trum pet and piano. Ranges are not demanding and it's playable with a limited instrumentation.

38,75 €

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Difficulty: 3

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Double Dribble Lennie Niehaus

A fresh, easy-going swing chart with Lennie's special touches. Confidence-building unisons and easy ensemble passages that are fun to play. Sug gested solos for several instruments, and a definite crowd pleaser.

38,75 €

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Movin' in Style Lennie Niehaus

An energetic swinger with all of the elements to make it a festival award winner. Suggested solos for tenor, trumpet and piano with an out chorus that will have your audience on their feet.

38,75 €

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Reflections Lennie Niehaus

Titel / Title: Reflections Herausgeber / Publisher: Barnhouse Instrumentation: Streichorchester Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1992

37,50 €

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Confusion Lennie Niehaus

An infectious big band samba featuring a trumpet solo, some great ensemble material, sans rhythm section, followed by a tasty sax soli, and a drum solo which can be extended.

37,50 €

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Difficulty: 3

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Do Your Thing Lennie Niehaus

A moderately bright and driving swinger that never lets up. Features some of Lennie's patented sax soli work as well as solos for trumpet, piano and drums.

36,25 €

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Difficulty: 3

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Topsy Turvy Lennie Niehaus

An outstanding chart by a master big band writer. The ensemble lines are really exceptional as it moves to a Tenor solo followed by an exciting shout chorus and Piano solo on the bridge.

36,25 €

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