On This Day in Jazz History

January 1, 1939: Pianist Albert Ammons records "Shout for Joy."

Added: 2008-03-01

SOURCE: Smithsonian Jazz

More facts on this day:

1919
Bassist Al McKibbon born in Chicago, IL.

1923
Vibraphonist Milt Jackson born in Detroit, Michigan.

1939
Pianist Albert Ammons records "Shout for Joy."

1959
"Great Day in Harlem" photo published in Esquire magazine.

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