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This Day in Jazz History

On this day: April 23

1895
Clarinetist Jimmie Noone born in New Orleans, LA.

1941
Vocalist Lil Green records "Why Don't You do Right" which Peggy Lee later turns into a major hit with Benny Goodman's band.

2000
Vocalist Abbey Lincoln records "Over The Years."

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