On This Day in Jazz History

July 5, 1940: Saxophonist Arthur Blythe born in Los Angeles, CA.

Added: 2008-06-27

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1939
Vocalist Billie Holiday records "Them There Eyes."

1940
Saxophonist Arthur Blythe born in Los Angeles, CA.

1973
Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald records "Newport Jazz Festival Live at Carnegie Hall July 5, 1973."

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