Let's make this birthday one to remember.

94 years old (Born on October 31, 1930)

Happy birthday to the legendary Booker Ervin! Your tenor saxophone solos were so fiery and soulful, even Charles Mingus had trouble keeping up. From "Mingus Ah Um" to your iconic "Book Series," you blew notes that could make jazz clubs spontaneously combust—luckily, insurance covered musical genius back then.

Your timeless sound still swings through our speakers today, reminding us all how effortlessly cool jazz can be. Here's hoping you're jamming somewhere heavenly with Mingus right now—and please tell him we finally figured out what he meant by "Better Git It in Your Soul." Keep blowing strong, Booker!