Let's make this birthday one to remember.

89 years old (Born on June 05, 1935)

Happy Birthday, Misha Mengelberg! Your musical genius has aged like fine Dutch cheese—bold, delightful, and occasionally unpredictable. From your groundbreaking days in the 1960s shaking up the Netherlands' jazz scene to leading the legendary ICP Orchestra with unmatched flair and wit, you've always kept us on our toes (and tapping them too!).

Your improvisational brilliance continues to inspire generations of musicians who still wonder how you manage such harmonious chaos. Here's hoping this birthday hits all the right notes—and if it doesn't? Well, we know you'll improvise something unforgettable anyway! Cheers to another year of joyful noise-making madness!