This morning I was reminded that the late film and television composer Henry Mancini would have celebrated his 100th birthday today. We tend to think of the maestro as the creator of the Pink Panther and Peter Gunn themes, and popular songs such as "Moon River", but previous to those impeccable hit pieces, he worked for years as a studio musician, writing music under contract for Universal Studios productions.
Below, third from the left, is Mr Mancini as he partakes in some song with a few fellow film and television composers.
Left to right: Leonard Rosenman, David Raksin, Henry Mancini, Jeff Alexander, Lynn Murray, Alexander Courage.
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