On Monday Toots Thielemans, famous jazz harmonica player, passed away at 94.

Thielemans got his first break in 1950 on Benny Goodman's European tour. His most famous song was "Bluesette", but he also recorded "Moon River" for Breakfast at Tiffany's and had songs on the soundtrack of The Wiz, Funny About Love and Midnight Cowboy. Besides being one of the only people to have a successful career as a jazz harmonica player, Thielemans was also known for playing guitar and whistling at the same time.

So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the harmonica?

Songs played

Body and Soul - Toots Thielemans
Hook - Blues Traveler
When The Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin
Love Me Do - The Beatles
Suicide Blonde - INXS

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