Lalo Schifrin

After getting home from band rehearsal last night, my wife and I watched another episode we had recorded of the wonderful television show, Mannix.  I just love the theme song and the music used in the show.   The theme was written by the illustrious Lalo Schifrin. 

Schifrin is a pianist, composer, arranger and conductor. He is best known for his large body of film and TV scores since the 1950s, including the themes from Mission: Impossible and bullitt.  His work is very much in the 1960 jazz ethos and is wonderful. 

Listen to the theme song to Mannix using this link.  Be especially sure to listen for the incredibly wonderful tympani part which is prominent at both the beginning and the end of the song. 

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