Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on July 11, 1942)

Happy Birthday to the legendary T. Stanko, whose trumpet notes have wandered so freely they've left melody and rhythm searching far behind! Your fearless embrace of avant-garde jazz continues to bewilder critics, intrigue listeners, and send sheet music scrambling for cover. Each performance feels like an adventure—surprising audiences (and perhaps even yourself) with each inventive note.

Whether it's your daring improvisations or groundbreaking compositions, you remind us that true artistry thrives beyond boundaries. Today we toast your incredible journey in jazz—here's hoping this birthday hits all the right notes…or at least a few unpredictable ones that no one saw coming!