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On this day: April 19

1964
"The Great Concert" of (bassist) Charles Mingus is recorded in Paris, France.

1985
Drummer Tommy Benford born in Chaleston, W. VA.

1998
Saxophonist Jimmy Greene records "Live at Birdland."

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