On This Day in Jazz History

May 11, 1885: Cornetist/bandleader Joseph "King" Oliver born in New Orleans, LA.

Added: 2008-04-15

More facts on this day:

1885
Cornetist/bandleader Joseph "King" Oliver born in New Orleans, LA.

1938
Pianist/composer Carla Bley born in Oakland, CA.

1945
Trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and alto saxophonist Charlie Parker record "Shaw 'Nuff."

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