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“Henry Mancini’s opening theme for the 1958-1961 network TV detective series PETER GUNN is a hard-driving, horns-heavy jazz cacophony that has proved to be memorable, has stood the test of time and has completely transcended its origin.” - National Recording Preservation Board PETER GUNN’s FIRST episode premiered this month in 1958! The Henry Mancini and Blake Edwards project started a lifelong friendship and partnership between the composer and director. Give Hank’s unforgettable PETER GUNN sco

Henry Mancini - Plas Johnson - "Pink Panther Theme" _____________________________________ Terry Gibbs Band with Henry Mancini on the piano Plas Johnson - saxophone Gus Bivona - Flute Bill Green - flute Frank Capp - Drums Conte Candoli - Sax Med Flory - Sax Bill Berry Coronet - Trombone Slyde Hyde - Trombone Henry Nicola Mancini (born Enrico Nicola Mancini; April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994) was an American composer, conductor, arranger, pianist and flutist who is best remembered for his many film a