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March 11, 1932: Violinist Leroy Jenkins born in Chicago, IL.
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- 1919
Trumpeter and bandleader Mercer Ellington born in Washington, D.C. - 1932
Violinist Leroy Jenkins born in Chicago, IL. - 1940
Vocalist Al Jarreau born in Milwaukee, WI. - 1950
Vocalist Bobby McFerrin born in New York. - 1952
Guitarist Johnny Smith and tenor saxophonist Stan Getz record "Moonlight In Vermont." - 1956
Jimmy Smith records "The Champ" for Blue Note Records. - 1980
Clark Terry remembers his former boss on Pablo Records. - 1985
Pianist Kenny Barron records "Scratch" with bassist Dave Holland and drummer Daniel Humair.