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October 23, 1927: Alto saxophonist Sonny Criss born in Memphis, TN.
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Alto saxophonist Sonny Criss born in Memphis, TN. - 1933
Composer/arranger Gary McFarland born in Los Angeles, CA. - 1956
The Brass Ensemble of the Jazz and Classical Music Society records J. J. Johnson's "Jazz Suite for Brass," featuring trumpeters Miles Davis and Bernie Glow.