A musician in this leader's band names chord voicings made of the root, third, and seventh played as staccato quarter notes. A “two, one diminished, one” progression played with the rhythm “rest, 3, 1, and of 2” is this bandleader’s signature ending. (15[1])“Splanky” (15[1])and “The Kid from Red Bank” were written (15[1])by (15[1])Neal (15[1])Hefti for this musician’s “New (15[1])Testament Band.” The album [this bandleader], Straight Ahead was his first (15[1])collaboration with arranger (*) Sammy Nestico. This bandleader's “All-American Rhythm Section” included Walter Page, Freddie Green, and Jo Jones. The practice of improvising (10[1])“head arrangements” into the early morning is referenced by this Kansas City (10[1])bandleader’s (10[2])signature (10[1])tune. Thad Jones (10[1])quoted (10[1])“Pop Goes the Weasel” in a solo (-5[1])from this bandleader's (10[1])recording (10[1])of “April in Paris.” For 10 points, (10[1])name this pianist who wrote “One O’Clock Jump.” ■END■ (10[8]0[1])