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03-19-2024

Birthday Wishes

Yearbirthday
1896Steve Lewis, Traditional jazz pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his career in the brothels of Storyville, and was established as one of the top 'Piano Professors' when the district was shut down in 1917. He also played vaudeville with Billy Mack's troupe with Johnny Dodds and 'Papa Mutt' Carey. He hooked up with A.J. Piron and played with his at Tranchina's at Spanish Fort and 'SS Capitol' riverboat. Lewis was also a great composer and his tunes included 'Purple Rose of Cairo' and 'Sud Bustin' Blues'. He made a piano roll of 'Mama's Gone Goodbye'. He recorded in the twenties, backing New Orleans Willie Jackson. Lewis died in New Orleans in 1939. (128)
1903Andrew Morgan, Traditional jazz clarinetist and trumpeter from Pensacola, Florida. Andrew was one of many musical brothers of a New Orleans musical clan. He began his musical career in the early twenties with the 'Young Superior Band' and Leonard Bechet. Shortly after joined the 'Young Morgan Band', which was led at different times by his brothers Isaiah and Sam. During the 1930's, he performed with Mike Delay and Kid Thomas. During the remainder of his career he played with Kid Rena, 'The Young Tuxedo Brass Band' and at Preservation Hall. Andrew died on September 19, 1972 in Algiers, Louisiana. (121)
1919Lennie Tristano, In the mid-'40s, the Chicago-born pianist arrived with a concept that expanded bop. He brought to the music a harmonic language that incorporated contemporary classical music. He was an entreprneur of jazz. He died in 1978. (105)
1919(Little) Walter Mitchell, A harmonica player & vocalist and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He is known for the songs "Pet Milk Blues" and "Stop Messin' Around". During his career he played with his cousin Calvin Frazier, Robert Richard, Buster Benton, Big Joe Williams, Big Maceo, Eddie Burns, Boogie Woogie Red, and others. He passed away in 1990 at the age of 70. (105)
1927Bill Humphries, Traditional jazz guitarist and banjoist from Allendale, South Carolina. His career in New Orleans mostly occurred in the 1960's with the 'Crawford-Ferguson Night Owls'. He also recorded several albums with the group and played on His Majesty's Bandwagon in the Rex
parade. He passed away in 1996 at the age of 69. (97)
1930Bill Henderson, Singer who sings blues, ballads, and swing tunes in the tradition of Joe Williams and Ernie Andrews. (94)
1937Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, Pianist and singer who could sing like a girl, and like a frog. His trademark croak, utilized to the max on his 1956 debut smash "Ain't Got No Home," earned Clarence Henry his nickname and jump-started a rewarding career that endures around the Crescent City. (87)
1939Mike Longo, He is best-known as a reliable and versatile player who was the pianist with Dizzy Gillespie during 1966-1973. (85)
1942Robin Luke, Singer who is best remembered for his one big hit, "Susie Darlin'," in 1958. (82)
1946Ruth Pointer, Singer with the 'Pointer Sisters' = "He's So Shy". (78)
1946Paul Atkinson, 'The Zombies'. (78)
1948David Schnitter, An excellent hard bop tenor saxophonist most influenced by Dexter Gordon, David Schnitter's rise in the jazz world in the 1970s preceded the "young lions"; unfortunately, he has maintained a much lower profile since the early '80s. (76)
1952Chris Brubeck, Composer and trombonist - Dave Brubecks' son. He may be best known to the casual jazz fan for his long tenure (1978-1988) as the bassist in the Dave Brubeck Quartet, but he has done much more. (72)
1960Elaine Elias, Pianist who's a former member of jazz ensemble Steps Ahead, Elias has continued to explore two distinct musical streams through her solo recordings and her performances for the past decade. (64)
1970Gert Bettens, Member of the group 'K's Choice'. (54)

Todays_Events

YearMusical_Fact
1929Lonnie Johnson recorded for Okeh Records on this day. The song was "Death Is On Your Track."
1941 "Green Eyes", the very successful jazz classic, was recorded by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra on this day.
1949 'Rockin' At Midnight' by New Orleans singer and pianist, Roy Brown, entered the R&B Charts on this day. The song remained on the charts for 16 weeks, and peaked at #2.
1949 Staples, Louisiana native, Saunders King, entered the R&B charts on this day with the song 'Empty Bedroom Blues'.
1950Louis Prima plays the tenth night of two weeks at The Click in Philadelphia on this day.
1955 New Orleans native and hitmaker, Antoine 'Fats' Domino hit the Billboard R&B charts on this day with the tune 'Don't You Know'.
1961 Mickey Marcour, traditional jazz pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day. He was active in dixieland in the twenties, playing with the Halfway House Orchestra, and with Abbie Brunies, Buck Rogers and Stalebread Lacoume at the Bucktown Tavern. His brother was a classically trained violinist, Oscar Marcour. Mickey died in New Orleans.
1968 Dean Martin received a gold record for his album "Houston" on this day.
1969 Joe Loyacano, traditional jazz bassist from New Orleans, Louisiana passed awayon this day. He was born in 1906, and was the brother of Steve and Freddie Loyacano. During his musical career he played with the Halfway House Orchestra. He died in New Orleans.
1971 "The Yes Album" is released on Atlantic Records on this day featuring wonderful tunes like "Starship Trooper".
1977Armand Hug, traditional jazz pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day. He was considered by most to be the finest soloist in New Orleans, and played his first professional gig at 15, at the Fern Café. He was self-taught, and created world-famous recordings. During his career he played with all of the dixieland stars, and had an enormous repertoire that transcended all musical styles. Hug was also a student of jazz history. He died in New Orleans.
1988 New Orleans native guitarist and singer Charlie Singleton, best known for his time with the group Cameo, made to Billboard R&B charts on this day with the tune "Thank You (falettinmebemiceelfagain)".