Post #561327 by Trailerpark Tiki on Sun, Oct 24, 2010 10:09 AM

Regarding the Mary Kaye Trio: I met Norman Kaye about 13 years ago while working at the LV Hilton. He was a very warm and friendly man. He befriended me (a 30 something restaurant manager) and occasionally would tell me tales of the old days. At first, I thought of him as another old timer hanging out at the casino playing keno in his retirement years. But in recent years, I discovered what a rich history he had. I lost touch with Norman when I left the Hilton and I don't even know if he is alive any more. He was in his 70's or 80's when I met him.

I learned about the Mary Kaye Trio in Guitar Player Magazine about 5 years ago. I had no idea that Mary Kaye was Hawaiian or that my friend Norman Kaye and Mary had invented the Las Vegas lounge scene. Thanks again John-O for the history lesson.

Oh, and BTW I know where the Tropicana Tikis are, but I'm sworn to tiki-secrecy by Benzart.

Wade (TPT)

[ Edited by: Trailerpark Tiki 2010-10-24 10:10 ]