Jazz Musician. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a tenor-saxophonist who is best known as a member of the "Tonight Show Band" during Johnny Carson's years as host. He joined them in 1963 and remained with them until Carson's retirement in 1992. Newsom's quiet nature often made him the center of Carson's one-liners during his monologues. Prior to playing on the "Tonight Show", Newsom worked with such music greats as Vincent Lopez and Benny Goodman. In addition to performing, he was an arranger.
Jazz Musician. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a tenor-saxophonist who is best known as a member of the "Tonight Show Band" during Johnny Carson's years as host. He joined them in 1963 and remained with them until Carson's retirement in 1992. Newsom's quiet nature often made him the center of Carson's one-liners during his monologues. Prior to playing on the "Tonight Show", Newsom worked with such music greats as Vincent Lopez and Benny Goodman. In addition to performing, he was an arranger.
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