On This Day in Jazz History

December 18, 1897: Bandleader/arranger Fletcher Henderson born in Cuthbert, GA.

Added: 2008-12-10

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1897
Bandleader/arranger Fletcher Henderson born in Cuthbert, GA.

1917
Saxophonist Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson born in Houston, TX.

1928
Saxophonist Harold Land born in Houston, TX.

1934
Jimmie Lunceford records "Rhythm is our Business."

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