On This Day in Jazz History

August 22, 1944: Thelonious Monk's "'Round Midnight" is recorded for the first time by trumpeter Cootie Williams' big band.

Added: 2008-07-08

More facts on this day:

1937
Bassist Malachi Favors born in Chicago, IL.

1938
Count Basie records "Jumpin' at the Woodside."

1944
Thelonious Monk's "'Round Midnight" is recorded for the first time by trumpeter Cootie Williams' big band.

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