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February 18, 1969: Trumpeter Miles Davis records "In a Silent Way" with pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul.

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• 1928
  Drummer Frank Butler born in Kansas City, MO.

• 1958
  Vocalist Billie Holiday records "Lady in Satin."

• 1969
  Trumpeter Miles Davis records "In a Silent Way" with pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul.

• 1981
  Melvin Sparks records "Sparkling" on Muse Records.

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