Henry Mancini Henry Mancini Enrico Nicola "Henry" Mancini (; April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994) was an American composer, conductor and arranger, who is best remembered for his film and television scores. Often cited as one of the greatest composers in the history of film, he won four Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and twenty Grammy Awards, plus a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. His best known works include the theme and soundtrack for the "Peter Gunn" television series as well as the music for "The Pink Panther" film series ("The Pink Panther Theme") and "Moon River" from "Breakfast
Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance with Vocal Coloring for Pictures at an Exhibition, Quincy Jones for "Money Runner", Henry Mancini & Doc Severinsen for "Brass on Ivory", and Santana for Caravanserai. Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance with Vocal Coloring The Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance with Vocal Coloring was awarded at the Grammy Awards of 1973 for music released in the previous year. 1973 was the only year in which the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance was split into Best Pop Instrumental Performance with Vocal Coloring and Best Pop Instrumental Performance - Instrumental Performer. The award was won by Isaac Hayes for