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For 27 television seasons now and through more than 5,000 shows, Paul Shaffer has been the musical maestro, comedic foil and sidekick for David Letterman. He is the piano-playing Tonto to Letterman’s Lone Ranger, a job that Letterman says is very important. “Paul is essential,” Letterman said. “It’s a long trip, and Paul is the funny flight attendant.” From behind a fortress of synthesizers, Shaffer leads the CBS Orchestra, an eight-piece band revered for its tightness and versatility. He has to add the melody as Letterman sets the tune, which means keeping an eye on the host throughout the show and reacting to his moves. “God help me if I take my eyes off him,” Shaffer said. In a rare interview after a show early last week, and before Thursday night’s revelations, Letterman talked about their partnership. “It’s not considered. It’s not conjured. It’s just more or less reflexive,” Letterman explained. Shaffer outfits his kitschy-cool Vegas persona in his dressing room on the third floo
For 27 television seasons now and through more than 5,000 shows, Paul Shaffer has been the musical maestro, comedic foil and sidekick for David Letterman. He is the piano-playing Tonto to Letterman’s Lone Ranger, a job that Letterman says is very important. “Paul is essential,” Letterman said. “It’s a long trip, and Paul is the funny flight attendant.” From behind a fortress of synthesizers, Shaffer leads the CBS Orchestra, an eight-piece band revered for its tightness and versatility. He has to add the melody as Letterman sets the tune, which means keeping an eye on the host throughout the show and reacting to his moves. “God help me if I take my eyes off him,” Shaffer said. In a rare interview after a show early last week, and before Thursday night’s revelations, Letterman talked about their partnership. “It’s not considered. It’s not conjured. It’s just more or less reflexive,” Letterman explained. Shaffer outfits his kitschy-cool Vegas persona in his dressing room on the third floo
