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November 21, 1904: Tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins born in St. Joseph, MO.

Added: 2008-11-20

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1904
Tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins born in St. Joseph, MO.

1933
Xylophonist/composer Red Norvo records "Dance of the Octopus" with Benny Goodman on bass clarinet.

1970
Pianist Geoff Keezer born in Eau Claire, WI.

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