Hal Blaine to Branford Marsalis in 9 Steps
- Hal Blaine played drums for Bongo Rock '73
- Bongo Rock '73 was produced by Michael Viner
- Michael Viner produced the 1973 inaugural ball for Richard Nixon
- Richard Nixon is heard in Also Sprach Schmilsson Schmixon
- Also Sprach Schmilsson Schmixon was written by Harry Nilsson
- Harry Nilsson wrote Open Your Window
- Open Your Window was recorded by Ella Fitzgerald
- Ella Fitzgerald is one of the many artists that recorded Makin' Whoopee!
- Makin' Whoopee! was recorded by many artists including Branford Marsalis