Biography
Lenny Pickett (born April 10, 1954) is an American saxophonist and musical director of the Saturday Night Live band. From 1973 to 1981 he was a member of the band Tower of Power.
He is known for his skill in the altissimo register (executed by using a combination of voicing control, air stream control, and alternate fingerings), which can be heard during the opening credits of Saturday Night Live.
Filmography
all 8
Movies 5
TV Shows 3
self 3
Composer
Live from New York! (2015)
Movie
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
TV
6.58
Composer
Night of Too Many Stars (2003)
TV
SNL Band
Man on the Moon (1999)
Movie
9.5
Composer
The Big Blue (1988)
Movie
Self
Ricochet (1984)
Movie
Self - Saxophone / Woodwinds
David Bowie: Serious Moonlight (1984)
Movie
Self - Bandleader / Self - Saxophone / Self
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Ratings
Average 6.65
Based on 212 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1975
1984
1999
2015
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1954-04-10 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceLas Cruces, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsBessie Award
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