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   He played himself on Seinfeld...   
      
      
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   "Chris Kidd"  wrote in message   
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   > Hi Diane,   
   >   
   > I thought he was good. They were running video clips for this show; one of   
   > which had him singing together with Mel sometime back in the 1960's or   
   > possibly early 70's. They complimented each other and one could note   
   > similarities in style.  He did some impressive jazz styled  "scat   
   singing",   
   > played a little piano, and did "the Christmas Song" on acoustic guitar. He   
   > was a solid performer and a pleasant and witty fellow. That goes a long   
   way   
   > with me. I've run into a few performers who were NOT  "pleasant and   
   witty".   
   >   
   > Chris   
   >   
   > "diane"  wrote in message   
   > news:1169709044.582298.88830@v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...   
   > > Hi Chris,   
   > >   
   > > Yes, Mel was not shy about his affection for Donald especially.   
   > >   
   > > I saw him on Letterman years ago and Dave asked him who was 'gettin' it   
   > > done' in music these days. Mel said he thought Donald Fagen was   
   > > possibly the greatest musical stylist of the late 20th century.   
   > >   
   > > Or words to that effect.   
   > >   
   > > I was blown away. Given the iconic breadth of Mel's voice and talent, I   
   > > don't think Donald could have received a greater compliment.   
   > >   
   > > Except possibly the love and affection of the fiercely devoted fandom   
   > > here...   
   > >   
   > > How's the kid? Can he sing like his daddy?   
   > >   
   > > diane   
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