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Cynthia Nixon?

Who's the boss?

Marsalias is his alias.

I'm guessing Judith Light.

It's been dormant for awhile. Maybe it's time for a revival?

Lew Anderson played Clarabelle for a long time. He could play and he had a big band in NYC which featured a lot of great young players. He wasn't a heavy jazz player but he was a good leader and a gentleman.

Jane Pauley, wife of Gary Trudeau!

I love the smell of bargains in the morning.

The beauty of the trombone is that it covers a wide stylistic spectrum. "Rough" is one approach, but not necessarily the default option. My preference is "smooth"(as in Fontana). Fortunately there's room for everyone.

My first thought of him is as the pianist on the Rosolino Jazz Scene USA video. Great player. RIP.

Ken Osmond.

This one is pretty cool, he plays solo in a cathedral with a major echo effect.

Other than his presence on the Woody stuff I really know nothing else about him. Never have come across his name beyond that. I expect there are some Woody historians around here who might know more.

That chart on Opus De Funk was still in the book when I joined the band in '84 and we played it often. Great chart! You probably played it when I saw you in the Tiberi-led Herman orchestra in 1999 at Wigan, UK. The program was full of good ol' good uns! That Wigan gig was so much fun, I was there several times over the years. Great fans of the band, great hangs at the pub down the street from our hotel. I wish it was possible to gets pulled pints like that over here!

That chart on Opus De Funk was still in the book when I joined the band in '84 and we played it often. Great chart! Regarding SS, I personally don't think it's a sin to not copy the exact vibe of the original- IMO variety of interpretation is a good thing. I think it displays the resiliency of the tune that it can be heard in a variety of ways (tempos, grooves). The groups of Duke, Mingus and Miles certainly did that sort of thing.

WELCOME BACK JEFF! Glad you're here!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Mike!

Happy Birthday, Hans!

It's Richard Keil. Ted Cassidy was "Lurch" on Addams Family. I used to get those two mixed up too.

This is the one I played on: I also performed with Jodie at the Red Sea festival (with most of the players from this recording). That was an amazing trip. Jodie was a great friend. I'm so sorry he's gone, but I'm grateful I had the opportunity to know and play with him.

Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear this. I played and recorded with Jodie in Chicago, he was a great musician and friend. I learned a lot from him. Rest in Peace.

Yes, for the record "Legacy". He didn't win, though.

Getting publicity via local TV and news sources often helps get results.