90 years old (Born on March 12, 1935)
Happy birthday to the amazing Hugh Lawson—the jazz maestro whose fingers dance on piano keys faster than most of us can text! Without your decade-long collaboration with Grammy-winning wizard Yusef Lateef, the world would definitely be missing some soulful magic. Those legendary performances made even critics swing their hips!May this year bring you as many high notes and vibrant rhythms as you've blessed us with over the years. Whether it’s smoothly improvising complex melodies or secretly trying to convince everyone you're not aging—but just advancing in harmony—keep shining bright, Hugh. Here's to timeless grooves and unstoppable talent!