Best sense of humor in jazz?

"Study: Early Friday classes could reduce college drinking" was only the second funniest thing I heard this morning.
No, the funniest thing I heard was the quote of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" that Dexter Gordon included in his second solo on "Three O'Clock in the Morning," from his 1962 album "Go." It is just flat-out funny and ALWAYS brings a smile to my face.
"There is no question but that quotes can be a substitute for invention and have the potential to turn as annoying as any cliché," wrote Bob Blumenthal in 1999.
However, as tenor saxophonist Gordon uses quotes on "Go," Blumenthal wrote:
"They can also be models of rhythmic and harmonic ingenuity."
I would like to add: They can be FUNNY!
Gordon adds a little "Mona Lisa" to the song "Second Balcony Jump" and a touch of "Mexican Hat Dance" to "Love For Sale."
He doesn't pepper his solos with quotes. Rather, you need to listen closely to discover his wry application.
There are many reasons to love Gordon. Add humor to that list.
Oh yeah... as for that study. I think earlier Friday classes might mean more drunken quizzes.