Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars has been played on NTS in shows including Paradise Bangkok , featured first on 10 September 2017. Songs played include Blue Sands, Night In Tunisia and Blue Sands.

Howard Rumsey (born November 7, 1917) is a Californian bassist primarily known for his leadership of the Los Angeles group the Lighthouse All-Stars in the 1950s.

Born in Brawley, California, Rumsey first began playing the piano, followed by the drums and finally the bass. After jobs with Vido Musso and Johnnie Davis, Rumsey became part of Stan Kenton's first band. Rumsey soon left Kenton after an argument. He played with Charlie Barnet and Barney…