March 6, 1960: Art Blakey hits "The Big Beat" for Blue Note Records.
Added: 2008-03-05
The Jazz Messengers lineup of Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Timmons, Jymie Merritt, and Art Blakey record The Big Beat.
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- Sakeena's Vision
- Politely
- Dat Dere
- Lester Left Town
- It's Only A Paper Moon
1916
Bassist Red Callender born in Haynesville, VA.
1918
Trumpeter Howard McGhee born in Tulsa, OK.
1925
Guitarist Wes Montgomery born in Indianapolis, IN.
1940
Duke Ellington records "Ko-Ko" and "Jack, The Bear."
1941
Reeds player Peter Broetzmann born in Remscheid, Germany.
1941
Trumpeter, composer and bandleader Palle Mikkelborg born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
1942
Trumpeter Charles Tolliver born in Jacksonville, FL.
1942
Alto sax player Robin Kenyatta born in Moncks Corner, SC.
1942
Vocalist Flora Purim born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1954
Miles Davis' last session for Blue Note Records.
1960
Art Blakey hits "The Big Beat" for Blue Note Records.
1968
Herbie Hancock plays a studio session for Blue Note Records.
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