Neal Hefti
Neal Paul Hefti, born October 29, 1922, in Hastings, Nebraska, was an American
jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger. Hefti began arranging as a teenager for
Nat Towles and played trumpet with big bands led by Bob Astor, Charlie Spivak,
and Charlie Barnet. In 1944, he joined Woody Herman's First Herd as a trumpeter
and arranger, composing the band's popular instrumental tracks “Wild Root” and
“The Good Earth”. Leaving Herman in 1946, he worked as a freelance arranger for
Buddy Rich, Harry James, and Charlie Ventura. In 1950, Hefti began his
long-standing association with Count B...
Batman ThemeNeal Hefti
Batman Theme & 19 Hefti Bat Songs
Singin' In the RainNeal Hefti and Doris Day
Bright and Shiny
2:37
Ridin' HighNeal Hefti and Doris Day
Les Brown's In Town
2:03
The Poor People of ParisNeal Hefti and Dean Martin
Chet Atkins in Three Dimensions
2:57
The Band Played OnNeal Hefti and Alice Faye
Sings Her Famous Movie Hits
2:20
The Lady is a TrampNeal Hefti and Della Reese
Della
2:37
