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Saxophonist Plas Johnson Passes Away

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The New York Times 6 days ago • nytimes.com
Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94
His recording for the theme song, written by Henry Mancini, included a solo improvised in the studio. He also backed Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
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The Guardian 6 days ago • theguardian.com
Saxophonist Plas Johnson, known for solo on The Pink Panther Theme, dies aged 94
Jazz saxophonist – who recorded with artists Frank Sinatra, BB King and more – died in Los Angeles, reports sayThe US jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, best known for his solo riff on the timeless classic The Pink Panther T…
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