Tonight's artist will be pianist Nicky Hopkins. Even if you don't know his name, you've heard his playing. Some examples:

Nicky Hopkins - Piano Shuffle

At Daily Kos at 5:00 Pacific time. Focus on Bass

Some participants: Jack Casady, Willie Dixon, Jaco Pastorius, Chrstian McBride, Ray Brown,
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