Neal Hefti
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About
10 time grammy nominated jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger who is well known for his work on the original Batman TV series. He played with many great touring bands throughout his career, most notably with Count Basie and Frank Sinatra.
Before Fame
He grew up in Nebraska, and when he was old enough he began surrounding himself with the North Omaha jazz scene.
Trivia
He wrote the original Batman title theme and won a Grammy for it.
Family Life
He had a son and a daughter named Marguerite.
Associated With
He is often associated with fellow jazz trumpeters, Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis.
