More birthdays: The brilliant Tim Berne turns 70 today, an occasion that gives me an excuse to once again post this amazing bit of TV history when Berne's terrific quintet was joined by the late David Sanborn and absolutely blowing the roof off on Night Music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZZd...

Tim Berne - Hong Kong Sad Song/More Coffee [1990]

YouTube video by What's for afters?

Also on the occasion of Berne’s 70th, here’s Hank Shteamer’s NYT profile from yesterday: www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/a... [🎁 link]

Tim Berne, a D.I.Y. Jazz Institution

The saxophonist and composer has spent 50 years in the New York scene. As he turns 70, he’s commanding gigs at a Brooklyn bar and continuing to inspire.