On This Day in Jazz History

November 5, 1937: Jimmie Lunceford's band records Sy Oliver's version of "Annie Laurie" featuring trombonist/vocalist Trummy Young.

Added: 2008-10-29

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1936
Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald records "Goodnight, My Love" with Benny Goodman's band.

1937
Jimmie Lunceford's band records Sy Oliver's version of "Annie Laurie" featuring trombonist/vocalist Trummy Young.

1956
Virtuoso Jazz Pianist Art Tatum Dies.

1975
Pianist Keith Jarrett records his solo "The Sun Bear Concerts" in Kyoto, Japan.

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