This Day in Jazz History

On this day: May 23

1897
Banjoist/guitarist Fred Guy born in Burkesville, GA.

1910
Clarinetist Artie Shaw born in New York City.

1961
Saxophonist John Coltrane records "Greensleeves" with a large ensemble including trumpeters Booker Little, Freddie Hubbard and reedman Eric Dolphy.


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