Neal Hefti is probably best known for his Count Basie arrangements but equally exciting are his TV and movie scores. Back in 2022, Germany's WDR Big Band, under the direction of Jörg Achim Keller, took on the Hefti book with smart results. [Photo above of Neal Hefti]
Here are eight Hefti pieces by the WDR Big Band:
Here's the theme for The Odd Couple movi…
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