The late saxophonist/vocalist, Danny Bacher—who sadly died in December 2024 at the age of 48—was a jazz musician who was proud to call himself an entertainer, a label that is often shunned by the jazz community. Danny and his brother were a touring comedy team for years and Danny proudly mentioned his membership in the New York Friars Club in all of his press materials.

Danny drew on his acting and comedy experience and his love of American Standards with his CD, I’m Still Happy, which celebrated his positive take on life. Danny was one of the positive and generous people I’ve ever met. We recorded this conversation in NYC in 2018.