On This Day in Jazz History

August 10, 1909: Pianist/bandleader Claude Thornhill born in Terre Haute, IN.

Added: 2008-07-07

More facts on this day:

1909
Pianist/bandleader Claude Thornhill born in Terre Haute, IN.

1920
Vocalist Mamie Smith records "Crazy Blues," the first hit record to establish the blues.

1966
Tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp records "Four for Trane."

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