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September 27, 2002

After five

Ever wonder where your co-workers are headed at the end of the day? This Inside feature catches up with university employees "after five." Photo by Gary Clarke.

Name: Paul Lasley

By day, he's: Professor and chair, department of sociology

After five, he's: Bass player, The Guys (jazz/big band instrumental combo)

Walks the bass: Two to three gigs per month, typically receptions, parties, "whenever we can get a crowd."

Choicest chart: Mack the Knife, "because it's easy to dance to and the crowd always knows it."

Music strikes a chord: "Because it's a diversion from work. I also really enjoy music -- it's part of who I am. When the band is really clicking, and you know to change keys or a rhythm just by a wink or a nod, there's something really special about that."





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