Just to get you in the mood.....

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here's a little Rhapsody in Blue:

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[Arkansas Granny]

1. I grew up listening to music like this.

My dad was a big band fan. It was, after all, the music of his youth. He listened on a big cabinet model Silvertone radio/phonograph that sat next to his chair. It was an impressive piece of furniture.

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2. Wonderful!

And thank you for sharing the memories of your dad, funny how music brings back all kinds of details.....

[RussellCattle]

3. The audience reaction at 1:06 is pretty funny.

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4. Yes!

It's like they don't quite know what to make of this "wild child" playing the piano all jazzy like that.....

[jmbar2]

5. The guy playing the pianist is Robert Alda

Alan Alda's father. The actual pianist is Oscar Levant.

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6. I never knew that!

I went back to look at him and he looks a lot like Alan!

[Richard D]

7. Thank you so much.

This was one of my father's favorites. He would have been 95 today.
May his memory be a blessing.

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8. Oh my goodness!

Yes, may his memory be a blessing. So glad you got to hear his song on his day.