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I'm delighted to be making my NYT crossword debut!
I started working on this puzzle in early 2020 when I found myself taking care of my newborn daughter and stuck in a lockdown at the same time. To any new parents out there: constructing crosswords is a quiet activity that is perfect for when you're rocking a sleeping infant.
This theme started as a long list of "musical" puns — I majored in music in college, so it felt appropriate. I quickly realized that the theme needed to be trimmed down from an orchestra to a three-member combo. Hopefully, this trio can convince you to support their JAZZ SHOW!
Thanks to everyone who helped with this puzzle: the editing team (particularly for making the clues more Monday-friendly), the team at XWord Info for their invaluable resources, and my wife Ali for her early input and help polishing the fill.