Lennie Niehaus
American saxophonist and composer (1929–2020)
Leonard Niehaus (June 11, 1929 – May 28, 2020) was an American saxophonist, arranger, and composer. He played with the Stan Kenton big band, Ray Vasquez Trombonist and Vocalist, Phil Carreon Orchestra, and other jazz bands. He was a movie score composer and worked many times with Clint Eastwood.
| Lennie Niehaus | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Leonard Niehaus |
| Born | June 11, 1929 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | May 28, 2020 (aged 90) Redlands, California |
| Genres | Jazz, West Coast jazz, film music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, orchestrator |
| Instruments | Alto saxophone |
| Labels | Contemporary |
Niehaus died on May 28, 2020 under hospice care in Redlands, California from heart disease at the age of 90.[1]
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