NBC newsman David Gregory, on the October 28th 2009 Leno 10 at 10 sequence:

Jay--"What was the last concert you attended?"

Gregory--"Spyro Gyra"

Now, what should follow is for Jay(Leno) to book the band for a performance, and Gregory should interview them in the midst of the 30th Anniversary Morning Dance Tour.

Thought you'd like to know, and the 10 at 10 segment is on utube.



Paul

That is cool. Not familiar with the 10 at 10 segment. I'll look for the video.

I found the transcript. Not cool. Leno was putting David Gregory down for saying it.


Jay: What was the last concert you went to?

David: Let's see, Spyro Gyra.

Jay: Wow. About 1984, was that?

David: They were the jazz fusion band.

Jay: Alright.

David: A little saxophone.

Jay: Aright, yeah, I got you. You're a white guy.


Kind of insulting to all fans of the band, I think.

Not to mention the racial aspect.

I'm sure that NBC and Mr. Leno would like to hear from Spyro Gyra's fans. You go to the band's shows. Who are their fans?

http://www.thejaylenoshow.com/10at10/ten-ten-david-gregory-1028/#comments

I'm in:
I totally do not get the racial profiling. Leno's first bandleader on the Tonight Show was Branford Marsalis, so I cannot believe he thinks jazz is exclusive to white guys. As one who has listened to this group for 30 years, attended five concerts, covering one for a newspaper, and having interviewed some of the members, I can assure you that this group is loved by people of all ages, races and backgrounds. Women love them, too. Oh, and I'm a "black guy."

Unfortunate remarks on Leno´s part. I sure hope someone tells him that .

what a "jerk"

Yeah....

I am, gonna go to the link and voice my complaint.

And I am gonna try to get Leno to do like the President and invite the band to the show, apologize, and insist they play a 10 minute number....

paul

BTW...I am white and Polish, Danish, Irish.....

And ticklish

Paul