The Cosby Show
Season 2, Episode 17: Play It Again, Russell
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Russell plays in a tribute with the band he played in years ago. Guest appearances by jazz musicians Tito Puente, Art Blakey, Percy Heath, Jimmy Heath, Tommy Flanagan, Eric Gale, Joe Wilder, Carlos Valdes ("Patato"), Bootsie Barnes, and Jimmy Oliver. Slide Hampton provided the audio track for Russell's trombone solos.
All Episodes - Season 2
Episode 1
First Day of School
Episode 2
The Juicer
Episode 3
Happy Anniversary
Episode 4
Cliff in Love
Episode 5
Theo and the Older Woman
Episode 6
Halloween
Episode 7
Rudy Suits Up
Episode 8
Denise Drives
Episode 9
Clair's Sister
Episode 10
Clair's Toe
Episode 11
Denise's Friend
Episode 12
Mrs. Westlake
Episode 13
The Auction
Episode 14
Vanessa's Bad Grade
Episode 15
Theo and Cockroach
Episode 16
The Dentist
Episode 17
Play It Again, Russell
Episode 18
A Touch of Wonder
Episode 19
Full House
Episode 20
Close to Home
Episode 21
An Early Spring
Episode 22
Theo's Holiday
Episode 23
The Card Game
Episode 24
Off to the Races
Episode 25
Denise's Decision