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April 2, 1943: Guitarist Larry Coryell born in Galveston, TX.
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Pianist and band leader Bennie Moten dies at 40. - 1938
Trumpeter Booker Little born in Memphis, TN. - 1943
Guitarist Larry Coryell born in Galveston, TX. - 1943
Guitarist Larry Coryell born in Galveston, TX. - 1954
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Duke Ellington records "The Cosmic Scene". - 1960
Red Garland records solo album; Bud Powell records concert in Germany. - 1960
Tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, pianist Bud Powell, bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Kenny Clarke record "All The Things You Are" in Essen, Germany. - 1973
Kenny Barron records "Sunset To Dawn" for Muse Records. - 1987
Drummer and band leader Buddy Rich dies at 69. - 1995
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Brad Mehldau records first session for "Largo". - 2002
Scott Hamilton records live session in London.