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Kaylan's LA Impressions
- Howard Kaylan, born elsewhere, moved to LA as a child and saw it as Disneyland.
- His childhood girlfriend was a Mouseketeer, and TV heavily influenced his perceptions, especially comedy.
Prima's Influence
- Kaylan's life changed after seeing Louis Prima and Keely Smith's act in Las Vegas.
- Prima, known for the Jungle Book's King Louis, was a comedic Jump Blues musician.
Saxophone Inspiration
- Inspired by Bobby Lewis's "Tossing and Turning" and its unique saxophone duet, Kaylan became a rock and roller.
- King Curtis played a mouthpiece, not a full saxophone, creating a high-pitched squeak.