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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Swing Shift Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: SAATB Saxes Produkttyp / Product: Quartet Serie / Series: score and parts Kendor ensemble series

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Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Stella By Starlight (from the Paramount Picture The Uninvited) Victor Young / Arr. Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: (from the Paramount Picture The Uninvited) Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: SAATB Saxes Produkttyp / Product: Quartet Serie / Series: Every player in this swingin' arrangement of the great jazz classic gets a chance to shine in a mix of solo, duet and full-group passages. In the letter which came with his proofs, veteran arranger Lenny Niehaus sai ...

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Duration: 3 min
Difficulty: 3+ (3-4)

Composer: Victor Young
Arranger: Lennie Niehaus

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Miniature Jazz Suite #1 Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: 2 Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxes Produkttyp / Product: Quartet Serie / Series: The Best Of TimesGospel TruthPastrami On RyeA Half Dozen Plus One für 4 Saxophone (AATB) Partitur und Stimmen

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Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Just For Show Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: 2 Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxes Produkttyp / Product: Quartet Serie / Series: A perennial favorite for over 25 years, this bright swing original (quarter note = 184) includes ample articulations to help players deliver an exciting and stylistically authentic performance. Aside from a few 2-bar written solos in e ...

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Duration: 3: 5 min
Difficulty: 3+ (3-4)

Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Duke Ellington / Arr. Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: (If It Ain't Got That Swing) Instrumentation: 2 Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxes Produkttyp / Product: Quartet [EN]As the title implies, this arrangement of the great Duke Ellington tune does indeed have 'that swing.' There is a great deal of vertical writing using interesting chords, some duets, solos for tenor and alto 1, and a modulation with a swingin ...

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Duration: 2:50 min
Difficulty: 4 (4)

Composer: Duke Ellington
Arranger: Lennie Niehaus

Unterhaltungsmusik

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Christmas Jazz Medley Diverse / Arr. Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: Soprano Alto, Alto, Tenor and Bari Saxes Produkttyp / Product: Quartet Serie / Series: In this well-crafted arrangement featuring moderate swing, ballad and bright swing styles, a good mix of solo, duo and tutti passages guarantees that every player shares the spotlight. Abundant articulations help ensure a stylis ...

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Duration: 3: 30 min
Difficulty: 3 (3)

Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Lennie Niehaus

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Christmas Jazz Favorites #3 Diverse / Arr. Lennie Niehaus

Instrumentation: Soprano Alto, Alto, Tenor and Bari Saxes Produkttyp / Product: Quartet Each tune in this suite is stylistically distinct from the others-- swing in the first, a ballad in the second, jazz waltz in the third, and bright swing in the last. Dynamics and articulations are marked to ensure an idiomatic performance.Inhalt / Content: O Little Town Of Bethlehem 12 Da ...

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Composer: Diverse
Arranger: Lennie Niehaus

Weihnachten

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10 Jazz Sketches, Volume 2 - Alto Saxophone Trio Lennie Niehaus

Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone Trio Produkttyp / Product: TrioWritten to give developing jazz musicians the chance to sharpen their interpretative skills in a trio setting for like instruments, this outstanding set features ten concise tunes in swing (5), Latin (2), ballad (2), and blues (1) styles. Each selection contains both linear and vertical writing, and every player has ...

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Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Quarter Past Three ( Digital Only ) Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone Trio Produkttyp / Product: Serie / Series: In this moderate swing original, an abundance of ensemble writing is tastefully seasoned with occasional solo and duet passages involving all members. The guaranteed highlight is the miniature shout chorus that starts with a modulation in m. 67, where ever ...

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Duration: 3: 20 min
Difficulty: 3 (3)

Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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All Through The Night (PoP) Traditional / Arr. Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone Trio Produkttyp / Product: Trio Serie / Series: This setting of the familiar Welch air features independent lines and melodic material for all. Three changes in key signature (from D to F to G major) and a dramatic augmentation of the melody in the latter part of the piece inspire enthusiasm from pl ...

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Difficulty: 2+ (2-3)

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Lennie Niehaus

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Six Jazz Duets, Volume 2 Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone Duet Produkttyp / Product: Serie / Series: Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and dynamics is essential for best results. for 2 alto saxo ...

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Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Simple Gifts Traditional / Arr. Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: 3 Bb and Bass Clarinets Produkttyp / Product: Quartet Serie / Series: Kendor Ensemble Series This imaginative arrangement of the famous Shaker dance tune carries the melody into a new dimension by using a variety of modern chords and tempos in changing meters (4/4, 6/8, 3/4). A majestic ending with strong accents, ...

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Duration: 3: 55 min
Difficulty: 3+ (3-4)

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Lennie Niehaus

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Prankster Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: Trombone Solo with Piano Accompaniment Produkttyp / Product: Serie / Series: This joyful solo is written in a five-part rondo form (ABACA). The ranges, rhythms and ample rests will make young musicians successful right from the start. Duration 2:00. This joyful solo is written in a five-part rondo form (ABACA) ...

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Duration: 2 min
Difficulty: 2 (2)

Composer: Lennie Niehaus
Arranger: -

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Prankster Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: Trumpet Solo with Piano Accompaniment Produkttyp / Product: Solo Serie / Series: This joyful solo is written in a five-part rondo form (ABACA). The ranges, rhythms and ample rests will make young musicians successful right from the start. Duration 2:00. This joyful solo is written in a five-part rondo form (ABA ...

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Duration: 2 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2-3)

Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Jazz Solos For Tenor Sax, Volume 2 Lennie Niehaus

Untertitel / Subtitle: Kategorie / Category: Instrumentation: Tenor Saxophone Solo Produkttyp / Product: Tenor Solo Serie / Series: This collection contains ten original solos and features a variety of key signatures, tempi, and styles to interest and challenge players. The solos are primarily scored in the swing style, including a jazz waltz, plus a couple Latin solos and a ...

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Composer: Lennie Niehaus
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Tenorsaxophon

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Jazz Solos For Alto Sax, Volume 2 Lennie Niehaus

Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone Solo Serie / Series: Kendor Solo SeriesThis collection contains ten original solos featuring a variety of key signatures, tempi, and styles to interest and challenge players. The solos are primarily scored in the swing style, including a jazz waltz, plus a couple Latin solos and a ballad. Angular intervals, interesting patterns moving from key t ...

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Altsaxophon

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