On This Day in Jazz History

April 27, 1964: Saxophonist John Coltrane records "The Drum Thing" with drummer Elvin Jones.

Added: 2008-04-29

More facts on this day:

1927
Three drummers born - Denzil Best 1917, Connie Kay 1927, Freddie Waits, 1943.

1959
Multi-instrumentalist/composer Scott Robinson born in Pequannock, NJ.

1961
Lou Donaldson records "Gravy Train."

1964
Saxophonist John Coltrane records "The Drum Thing" with drummer Elvin Jones.

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