On February 25th, 1929: #TommyNewsom, American saxophonist and bandleader (Tonight Show), born in Portsmouth, Virginia (d. 2007).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 🕊️💐

"Johnny's Theme" is an #instrumental #jazz song played as the opening #theme of #TheTonightShowStarringJohnnyCarson from the show's inception in 1962 through its finale in 1992. The piece was composed by #PaulAnka and Johnny Carson, based on a previous composition by Anka. It was performed by #TheTonightShowBand, which released an arrangement by #TommyNewsom in 1986 as part of its #GrammyAward-winning debut album. The #single release also earned a Grammy nomination.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5rPp6OamyA

#OnThisDay in 2007, #TommyNewsom, American saxophonist & bandleader (The Tonight Show), died at 78. ོ
#RIP

"Johnny's Theme" is an #instrumental #jazz song played as the opening #theme of #TheTonightShowStarringJohnnyCarson from the show's inception in 1962 through its finale in 1992. The piece was composed by #PaulAnka and Johnny Carson, based on a previous composition by Anka. It was performed by #TheTonightShowBand, which released an arrangement by #TommyNewsom in 1986 as part of its #GrammyAward-winning debut album. The #single release also earned a Grammy nomination.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO_dJ97h39c