http://poly.chromatic.net/blog/2007/05/01/tommy-newsom-saxophonist-on-the-tonight-show-died/ A clean, well-lighted place for me to blather Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:35:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 http://poly.chromatic.net/blog/2007/05/01/tommy-newsom-saxophonist-on-the-tonight-show-died/#comment-31074 iMom Wed, 02 May 2007 00:10:20 +0000 http://poly.chromatic.net/blog/2007/05/01/tommy-newsom-saxophonist-on-the-tonight-show-died/#comment-31074 How truly sad. I remember nights when Doc Severinson - a monster trumpet player in his own right - was off touring and Tommy led The Tonight Show Band - an uncommonly talented group of musicians. On these occasions, Johnny would make a point of teasing Tommy on many points - how quiet he was, how conservatively he was dressed. The deadpan looks Tommy would shoot back at Johnny were a crackup. The more sarcastic Johnny was to him, the more deadpan his expression. Doc would often showcase him, or compliment him on an arrangement on the show. Tommy Newsom was a fine, fine musician, and will be greatly missed. RIP, Mr. Newsom. How truly sad. I remember nights when Doc Severinson - a monster trumpet player in his own right - was off touring and Tommy led The Tonight Show Band - an uncommonly talented group of musicians. On these occasions, Johnny would make a point of teasing Tommy on many points - how quiet he was, how conservatively he was dressed. The deadpan looks Tommy would shoot back at Johnny were a crackup. The more sarcastic Johnny was to him, the more deadpan his expression. Doc would often showcase him, or compliment him on an arrangement on the show. Tommy Newsom was a fine, fine musician, and will be greatly missed. RIP, Mr. Newsom.

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