TOP5 4588 Le saxophone de La Panthere rose s eteint Plas Johnson est mort a 94 ans

American jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, famous for his iconic solo on the theme from The Pink Panther, composed by Henry Mancini in 1963, has died at the age of 94. A highly sought-after studio musician in Hollywood, he also accompanied such luminaries as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbra Streisand. With his instantly recognizable saxophone playing, Plas Johnson helped make the film's score a cinematic classic. His passing marks the end of an exceptional career, celebrated by several generations of musicians.