On This Day in Jazz History

December 8, 1957: The Sound of Jazz is broadcast live, setting a standard for jazz television that has yet to be equalled.

Added: 2008-12-06

More facts on this day:

1925
Organist Jimmy Smith born in Norristown, PA.

1932
Louis Armstrong records "That's My Home" with drummer Chick Webb's band.

1957
The Sound of Jazz is broadcast live, setting a standard for jazz television that has yet to be equalled.

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