Thad Jones in today's NY Times'

[Michael Weiss]

October 21, 2012

I've seen Frank Wess, Etta Jones (all the time), Stan Getz, and others. But unless he appeared on a Friday or Saturday before (which I rarely try), this is the first time I've seen Thad.

[medjuck]

I've seen it in an LA Times puzzle. Couple of weeks ago I think. CAn't remember the clue. Maybe "bandleader Jones".

[jazztrain]

Many, many years ago when Eugene T. Maleska was the crossword puzzle editor at the NY Times, he had a puzzle with a clue that was something like "jazz singer Art." The answer was Tatum.

I sent him a short note pointing out that he might want to identify Tatum as a pianist in the future. He thanked me, said he had been misinformed, and mentioned that he had a recent book that was available.

Ella shows up occasionally, no doubt due to the common letters in her name.

October 21, 2012

I've seen Frank Wess, Etta Jones (all the time), Stan Getz, and others. But unless he appeared on a Friday or Saturday before (which I rarely try), this is the first time I've seen Thad.

[Michael Weiss]

McCoy in today's NY Times Crossword. Maybe this should have a thread of its own?

[Michael Weiss]

Today: "Nickname of Jazz's Earl Hines"

[Michael Weiss]

Art Tatum in todays NYTimes: "blind jazz piano virtuoso"

[jazztrain]

Saw that also. Thought at first that "____ Pepper" (3 letters) was going to be ART, but it was SGT.

[Michael Weiss]

Nearly blind jazz great. 1/15/15

[Michael Weiss]

NYTIMES 9/23/16

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"Pianist McCoy _____________, member of the John Coltrane Quartet"

[JSngry]

Turner?