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Did have lyrics? Oral history suggests yes. Seattle jazz historian Paul de Barros, in his book "Jackson Street After Dark," recalls that Holden would sometimes sing nonsense verses over the piano during late-night sets at the Washington Social Club .

Oscar wasn’t just a musician; he was a custodian of the city’s soul, a living bridge between the jazz age of the 1920s and the gritty present. Tonight, he wasn’t heading to a gig at The Triple Door or a private party on Queen Anne. Tonight, he was answering a different call. alley cat strut oscar holden