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This Day in Jazz History

On this day: April 25

1913
Saxophonist Earl Bostic born in Tulsa, OK.

1917
Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald born in Newport News, VA.

1960
Hammond B3 Organist Jimmy Smith records two albums in one day.

1977
Saxophonist Archie Shepp records "Goin' Home," a duo of traditional themes with pianist Horace Parlan.

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