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March 5, 1975: Art Farmer pays tribute to the Duke.

• In A Sentimental Mood
• It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
• Star Crossed Lovers
• The Brown-Skin Gal (In The Calico Gown)
• Lush Life
• Love You Madly

More facts on this day:

• 1928
  Pianist Lou Levy born in Chicago, IL.

• 1928
  Bassist Wilbur Little born in Parmele, NC.

• 1929
  Louis Armstrong records "Knockin' A Jug" with trombonist Jack Teagarden.

• 1930
  Jelly Roll Morton features bass clarinet on "If Someone Would Only Love Me."

• 1937
  Vocalist Carol Sloane born in Providence, RI.

• 1956
  Basie tenor saxophonists Frank Foster and Frank Wess record "Two Franks, Please" on Savoy Records.

• 1957
  Dave Brubeck Quartet plays concert in Copenhagen.

• 1975
  Art Farmer pays tribute to the Duke.

• 1988
  Bassist Tommy Potter dies at 69.

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