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November 7, 1940: The historic "Live at Fargo" recording is made of the Ellington band, giving us an informal listen to the band at its zenith.

More facts on this day:

• 1916
  Pianist Joe Bushkin born in New York, NY.

• 1940
  The historic "Live at Fargo" recording is made of the Ellington band, giving us an informal listen to the band at its zenith.

• 1949
  Tenor saxophonist David S. Ware born in Plainfield, NJ.

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