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I guess this costume was technically his "work clothes" since it is what he had to wear in the movie. Certainly Nat Cole would never dress like that in real life!

This one was mentioned back here: http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?/topic/80080-album-covers-with-musiciansmodels-eyes-closed/&do=findComment&comment=1524756

Yes, the news account I read said that they waited for a north bound freight train to pass and once it had, they began to cross the tracks even though the warning lights were still flashing and the barricades were still down. When they crossed to the other set of tracks is when they were hit by a southbound Amtrak train. The Amtrak station is just down the street from Yoshi's, so I'm assuming the train was going at a somewhat slower speed since it was nearing its stop at the station. That may have been what saved their lives. I'm sure the train tracks were there first, probably dating back to whenever the Port of Oakland first became a major freight harbor. I'm kind of surprised there are not more accidents around there, what with tourists visiting the area and perhaps having a bit too much to drink at one of the bars/restaurants and then trying to find their way around the unfamiliar terrain at night.

The article I read in Saturday's edition of the San Jose Mercury News stated that drummer Dave Garibaldi suffered head and facial injuries and official were optimistic about a full recovery for him. Bassist Marc Van Wageningen suffered broken ribs, a concussion and internal injuries and underwent surgery. Officials were waiting for his condition to stabilize before conducting more tests. This is a weird situation, with a major city street running through a commercial district of restaurants and some stores which has train tracks headed in both directions running right down the middle of it. Yoshi's has done a very good job of sound-proofing their venue, but one can certainly feel the rumble of the trains as they travel by and if one is seated at a table near the streetside wall, the trains can even be faintly heard.

I must admit, the sight of Ruby Braff holding a gun is a little disturbing. Thankfully, George Barnes was not within shooting distance when this photo was taken, given their legendary acrimonious partnership.

A short 6 minute segment which aired on Saturday: http://www.npr.org/2017/01/14/509701665/its-better-to-be-an-outsider-wolfgang-muthspiels-global-guitar-odyssey

An article I read in a local paper said Marc Van Wageningen was filling in for regular bassist Frank Rocco Prestis. That's what was meant by "current bassist" in the quote above.

Right in front of Yoshi's in Oakland as they were on their way to the band's gig there last Thursday. Very sad. http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/13/entertainment/tower-of-power-band-hit-by-train-trnd/index.html