On This Day in Jazz History

May 3, 1950: Vibraphonist Red Norvo Trio with Charles Mingus and Tal Farlow make their first recordings.

Added: 2008-04-15

More facts on this day:

1920
Pianist/composer John Lewis born in La Grange, IL

1933
Vocalist Ethel Waters records "Stormy Weather."

1950
Vibraphonist Red Norvo Trio with Charles Mingus and Tal Farlow make their first recordings.

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