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August 1, 2025

This Day in Music: Duke Ellington Records “I’m Just a Lucky So and So” in 1945

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=1DLX3TAPknA In 1945, Duke Ellington recorded I'm Just a Lucky So and So. Check out…

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August 1, 2025

Bessie Smith Died on This Day in 1937

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNWs0LsimFs Bessie Smith's death was the result of a car accident outside of Memphis, according…

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August 1, 2025

Red Allen: “Wild Man Blues” and “Rosetta”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo7qiXkTu4s The list of legendary trumpet players from the New Orleans area doesn't begin or…

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August 1, 2025

The Woody Herman Orchestra: The Jazz Doctor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo68oqbNLMA The above probably predates The Thundering Herd, which was the great name that Herman…

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