| Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar | |
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| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | August 17 2004 |
| Label | Solid Air |
| Producer | James R. Jensen |
Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar is a compilation album of popular works by Henry Mancini, produced by James R. Jensen and released through Solid Air Records in 2004. Jensen asked guitar players on his record label to contribute some of their favorite compositions to the album. [1] In 2005, the album won Jensen the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album. [2]
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| Minor 7th | (favorable) [4] |
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