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On this day: December 17

1910
Arranger Sy Oliver born in Battle Creek, MI.

1947
Alto saxophonist Charlie Parker records "Crazeology" with drummer Max Roach and trumpeter Miles Davis.

1961
Pianist Bud Powell records "A Portrait of Thelonious" with drummer Kenny Clarke.

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