The answers will be posted on this page after Feb. 28.

Local 802 presents a crossword puzzle in celebration of Black History Month. Each of the clues in the puzzle is related in some way to jazz.

The union will give away a new 802 black jacket to one active member who correctly completes the puzzle on page 16 of the February 2003 Allegro.

Solve the puzzle and send it, with your name, to: Mikael Elsila, Allegro Desk, Re: Crossword Puzzle, 322 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036. Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 28. You must be an active 802 member to win; 802 staff are not eligible. One correctly-solved puzzle will be chosen at random from all of the entries.

Do you like crossword puzzles? Allegro is thinking of making this a regular feature. E-mail Allegro editor Mikael Elsila and give him your feedback: melsila@local802afm.org. (We may be asking members for help with puzzles or clues!)

Crossword by Mikael Elsila. © 2003 Associated Musicians of Greater New York.

Thanks to Bill Moriarity, Bill Crow, Lenny Leibowitz, Harold Weg and Matt Weiers.