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November 25, 1897: Pianist/composer Willie "The Lion" Smith born in Goshen, NY.

Added: 2008-11-20

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1897
Pianist/composer Willie "The Lion" Smith born in Goshen, NY.

1924
Alto saxophonist Paul Desmond born in San Francisco, CA.

1931
Cornetist Nat Adderley born in Tampa, FL.

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