Let's make this birthday one to remember.

69 years old (Born on April 04, 1956)

Happy Birthday, Gary Smulyan! May your day swing harder than a Dizzy Gillespie trumpet solo and groove deeper than Dave Holland's bass lines. You've blown us away countless times with your incredible saxophone artistry—whether it's lighting up the stage with the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band or bringing soulful depth to Dave Holland’s Octet, you always hit just the right note.

Here's hoping this year brings even more memorable gigs, standing ovations, and perhaps fewer late-night bus rides between big band tours. Keep swinging strong; after all these years of jazz brilliance, you're still our favorite "sax" symbol!