The late-'50s detective series Peter Gunn was popular, but Henry Mancini's music for it became iconic. NPR's Linda Wertheimer finds out what makes... The Private Eye Who Made Cool Jazz His Calling ...
In 1958, the youngish composer Henry Mancini wrote one of his more remarkable works, “Dreamsville,” as part of the suite of instrumental themes he composed for the TV series “Peter Gunn” and the ...
Quincy Jones, John Williams and Herbie Hancock record a rendition of Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn” in honor of the composer’s 100th birthday. Cynthia Erivo Performs "Days of Wine and Roses" Cynthia ...
In the late 1950s, millions of Americans were undergoing a midlife crisis. From their perspective, rock 'n' roll had turned their kids into teenage adversaries who took all of their hard work during ...