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Stompin’ at the Savoy

Stompin’ at the Savoy Charlie Christian May 12 1941 Guitarist Charlie Christian was born on July 29, 1916 in Bonham, Texas.As a child, he learned guitar to support his sick father. By the mid ‘30s, Christian had made a...

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Body and Soul

Body and Soul Coleman Hawkins and his Orchestra 1939 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share Upon his return to the United States, Coleman Hawkins recorded this two chorus performance of the...

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Flying Home

Flying Home Lionel Hampton 1957 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This footage captures a 1957 performance of “Flying Home” from Lionel Hampton and his band on Patti...

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