aka the "Tall
Flecktone", Howard is a accomplished
pianist, as well as a talented
harmonica player, and player of several other
wind instruments.
He was a founding member of the Flecktones, but has since left the group after they started touring extensively, so that he could spend time with his family.
How prevalent is Howard? If you're watching television and you hear a harmonica solo, chances are it's Howard. He has played with countless groups and in countless spots as a session musician, and although he's not a household name, he has his place among great musicians.