"Mr. Johnson had an ample list of credits as varied as 1950s rock ’n’ roll hits, TV theme songs and recording dates with superstars. But the work that stood out was the theme of 'The Pink Panther,' …."

Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94 (gift link): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/arts/music/plas-johnson-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zVA.S3-q.D-5KYOpzGVCs&smid=url-share