On This Day in Jazz History

September 1, 1967: Duke Ellington records his tribute to Billy Strayhorn, "And His Mother Called Him Bill."

Added: 2008-08-11

More facts on this day:

1925
Saxophonist Art Pepper born in Gardena, CA.

1931
Bassist/French hornist Willie Ruff born in Sheffield, AL.

1967
Duke Ellington records his tribute to Billy Strayhorn, "And His Mother Called Him Bill."

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