Side Man

Side Man
Original languageEnglish
Written byWarren Leight
CharactersJonesy
Terry
Ziggy
Clifford
Al
Patsy
Gene
Subject 
GenreDrama
SettingNew York City, 1953-1985
Premiere
DateMarch 11, 1998
PlaceEast 13th Street Theater
New York City

Side Man is a memory play by Warren Leight. His inspiration was his father Donald, who worked as a sideman, in jazz parlance a musician for hire who can blend in with the band or star as a solo performer, according to what is required by the gig.