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October 23, 1956: The Brass Ensemble of the Jazz and Classical Music Society records J. J. Johnson's "Jazz Suite for Brass," featuring trumpeters Miles Davis and Bernie Glow.

More facts on this day:

• 1927
  Alto saxophonist Sonny Criss born in Memphis, TN.

• 1933
  Composer/arranger Gary McFarland born in Los Angeles, CA.

• 1956
  The Brass Ensemble of the Jazz and Classical Music Society records J. J. Johnson's "Jazz Suite for Brass," featuring trumpeters Miles Davis and Bernie Glow.

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