Henry Cuesta

One of comedian Lenny Bruce's most hilarious routines involves the resulting culture clash when a hip bebopper saxophonist tries to join Lawrence Welk's band. This legendary Texas reed player, however, is an example of the fine jazz talent that actually has been part of the Welk outfit, all kidding aside. Not that jazz listeners will be forced to watch the Welk show in order to isolate Cuesta from the bubbles and Myron Floren accordion solos. Cuesta also recorded with the great trombonist Jack Teagarden and the brilliant pianist, composer, and bandleader Jelly Roll Morton. But...