Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on November 23, 1946)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Ray Drummond—the bassist who's played on more albums than most of us have playlists! Your grooves have anchored countless jazz classics, and your own masterpieces like "Susanita" and "Excursion" continue to delight ears worldwide. Honestly, if there were a Grammy for 'Most Reliable Sideman,' you'd need an extra shelf.

Here's wishing you another year filled with smooth rhythms, standing ovations, and bass solos that make audiences forget there's anyone else on stage. Keep swinging strong—because in jazz years you're timelessly cool! Cheers to you today; may your birthday be as vibrant as your music!