On This Day in Jazz History

June 1, 1959: Pianist/composer Thelonious Monk records "Played Twice."

Added: 2008-04-18

More facts on this day:

1924
Saxophonist Hal McKusick born in Medford, MA.

1937
Vocalist Billie Holiday records "I'll Never Be The Same" with a band led by pianist Teddy Wilson, including tenor saxophonist Lester Young.

1959
Pianist/composer Thelonious Monk records "Played Twice."

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