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March 19, 1962: Jackie McLean records "Let Freedom Ring" on Blue Note Records.
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- 1917
Bebop bassist Curly Russell born in New York. - 1919
Pianist Lennie Tristano born in Chicago, IL. - 1930
Saxophonist/composer Ornette Coleman born in Fort Worth, TX. - 1930
Singer Bill Henderson born in Chicago, IL. - 1939
Count Basie records "Taxi War Dance," featuring tenor saxophonist Lester Young. - 1960
Pianist Eliane Elias born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. - 1962
Jackie McLean records "Let Freedom Ring" on Blue Note Records. - 1963
Herbie Hancock records "My Point Of View" on Blue Note Records.