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Norman E. Houge AKA “Norm Hoagy”

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Author: stephen
Posted: March 4, 2017

1969-1972 / 1974-1977


A Local 76 life member, Norm played the tenor sax, clarinet, trumpet and vibes along with arranging and conducting. At various times in his career, Hoagy served on the board, as vice president and with the Seattle Arts Commission (now 4culture). He was an arranger and played tenor saxophone. He also hosted a popular jazz radio program with bassist Tom β€œRed” Kelly. Norm passed away in November of 1985.