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From the NY Times: Ralph Gomberg, 85, Oboist With the Boston Symphony, Dies. Mr. Gomberg came from quite the talented family - Mr. Gomberg and his brother Harold were principal chair oboists at the same time: Ralph for the Boston Symphony and Harold for the NY Philharmonic And apparently there was so much talent in the family that practice areas in the family home where in short supply. Mr. Gomberg, being the youngest, was given the bathroom.

Jay McShann, jazz pianist, bandleader and vocalist has died at age 90. Jay McShann was a key component of the hot Kansas City jazz scene during the 1930s and 1940s and is credited with giving the incomparable Charlie Parker his first big break.

“I’ve always had the desire to play the cello naked,” said Ms. Jesse Hale. Ms. Hale is a music major over at Austin Peay State and a member of the CJ Boyd Sexxxtet of nude cellists. Explaining further we understand now the reasons - cellists “make full body contact with (their) instrument” and the cellist’s legs even “wrap” around said instrument so that the whole thing “just feels natural”. Sign yourself (or a friend) up over at NakedCellist.org.

~~The ODDones for OurDailyDead.com

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