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August 7, 1935: Multi-instrumentalist/composer/bandleader Rahsaan Roland Kirk born in Columbus, OH.

Added: 2008-04-15

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1913
Guitarist George Van Eps born in Plainfield, NJ.

1935
Multi-instrumentalist/composer/bandleader Rahsaan Roland Kirk born in Columbus, OH.

1936
Multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk born in Columbus, OH.

1958
Pianist Thelonious Monk records "Live at the Five Spot."

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