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November 6, 1947: Pianist Claude Thornhill's band records Gil Evans' arrangement of "Donna Lee" featuring alto saxophonist Lee Konitz.

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• 1913
  Arranger Andy Gibson born in Zanesville, OH.

• 1947
  Pianist Claude Thornhill's band records Gil Evans' arrangement of "Donna Lee" featuring alto saxophonist Lee Konitz.

• 1981
  The World Saxophone Quartet records "Steppin'."

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