On This Day in Jazz History

November 6, 1947: Pianist Claude Thornhill's band records Gil Evans' arrangement of "Donna Lee" featuring alto saxophonist Lee Konitz.

Added: 2008-10-29

More facts on this day:

1913
Arranger Andy Gibson born in Zanesville, OH.

1947
Pianist Claude Thornhill's band records Gil Evans' arrangement of "Donna Lee" featuring alto saxophonist Lee Konitz.

1981
The World Saxophone Quartet records "Steppin'."

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