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A player of this instrument scat-sang while smiling on “Major’s Medley,” his take on Slim Gaillard’s song “Laughing in Rhythm.” Israel Crosby played this instrument for Ahmad Jamal’s band (10[1])on his version of “But Not For Me.” The drummer Dannie Richmond backed up a player of this instrument on songs like “Jelly Roll” and “Boogie Stop Shuffle.” A player of this instrument wrote the gospel-style song “Better Git It In Your Soul” for an album whose title riffs on Latin declensions. This instrument was played on over 2,000 recording sessions by Ron Carter. A player of this instrument wrote the protest song “Fables of Faubus” and a tribute to the headwear of Lester Young. For 10 points, (10[1])name this instrument played by the composer of “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,” Charles Mingus. ■END■

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