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Mr Lojban - 2008-06-04 16:18:04
Correct. He also did a record of old jazz; his version of "The Mooche" was in heavy rotation on Spinner years ago. His real name is Veliotes. WP says he's still alive (86)!
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Paula - 2008-06-04 17:37:58
What strikes me about that video clip--well, besides the enormous ladies doing the hand-jive--is that his performance is compellingly natural, undated, and dare I say, hep?
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Mr Lojban - 2008-06-04 22:52:29
Agreed! He's the real deal. Was that Lionel Hampton?!
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Paula - 2008-06-05 22:32:07
I think so...They seem happy to be playing together.
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