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Pink Martini's Thomas Lauderdale asks you to lift your voice for the NW Examiner

Thomas Lauderdale, founder of Pink Martini, gets some accompaniment from his dog Gonzo shortly before the annual Christmas party at his Portland home. Lauderdale (and Gonzo) are big supporters of the NW Examiner. Photos by Walden Kirsch.

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The gang’s all here! Guests gather for a sing-along at Thomas Lauderdale’s home on Christmas. To the right of Lauderdale, waving near his piano, is singer Sofia von Trapp of the famed von Trapp musical family. Von Trapp often performs and records with Lauderdale and Pink Martini.

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