This Friday heading up to Memorial Day, May 23rd, is the birth date of a legendary jazz musician - Artie Shaw. Artie Shaw (May 23, 1910 - December 30, 2004) was one of the greatest American clarinetists of his time. What is his significance and contribution to the art form? How did his innovations influence his peers and the course of all music? Outside contributions i.e. film, literature, social justice etc.? Favorite songs and collaborations?