Bunko is a jazz standard composed by Lennie Niehaus. It was first released in 1955 on Vol. 3: The Octet #2, part of Niehaus’s octet recordings. The track is performed by an octet featuring Lennie Niehaus on alto sax along with Bill Holman, Jimmy Giuffre, Stu Williamson, Bob Enevoldsen, Pete Jolly, Monty Budwig, and Shelly Manne. It sits in the Jazz/Blues genre as a standard style tune known for its intricate harmonies and refined ensemble swing. The piece has appeared on later collections, including the 2009 Essential Collection.
