Jazz drummer John Joseph Vidacovich Jr. was born on June 27, 1949, and is a member of the band Astral Project with  James Singleton, Tony Dagradi, and Steve Masakowski. He has also worked with Bobby McFerrin, Stanton Moore, Charlie Hunter, Willy DeVille, Robert Walter, Mose Allison, Johnny Adams, Professor Longhair, James Booker, and Alvin Tyler. He began teaching at Loyola University New Orleans in 1982. Today we wish this exceptional musician a happy birthday!

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