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June 8, 1939: Soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet records "Summertime."

Added: 2008-04-18

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1939
Soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet records "Summertime."

1939
Trombonist Bill Watrous born in Middletown, CT.

1986
Avant-garde composer John Cage and bandleader/keyboardist Sun Ra record together at Coney Island.

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