This fast tune begins with the melody (no introduction) played "straight ahead", and goes right into the second chorus where fragements of the melody are head in augmentation, shifting of accents and other arranging devices. Some contrapuntal uses of the melodic material are heard with legato sections and an interesting 3/4 section. A surprise ending is thrown in for good measure.

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LENNIE NIEHAUS is an award-winning composer, arranger, and performer whose career has included a kaleidoscope of musical experiences. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude and teaching credential from California State University, Los Angeles. Soon after, in 1952, he joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra. With the exception of two years of service in the U.S. Army, he performed and recorded with Kenton until 1960, winning a Down Beat magazine award for "New Star - Alto Sax" in 1955. During this time, he also wrote and recorded his own albums and contributed compositions and arrangements to the Kenton library. Niehaus' commercial credits include film scoring for Pale Rider, Tightrope, The Bridges of Madison County, Bird (for which he received a Cannes Film Festival Technical Achievement Award and British Academy Award nomination for Best Score), and the highly praised movie for Showtime, Lush Life, for which he won an Emmy for Best Composition. Niehaus is currently an active composer, arranger, performer, clinician, and adjudicator.