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Born on this day, July 17th…

• Vince Guaraldi (Piano) was born in San Fransisco, CA, 1928–1976.
• George Barnes (Guitar) was born in Chicago Heights, IL, 1921–1977.
• Joe Morello (Drums and Percussion) was born in Springfield, MA, 1928–2011.
• Mary Osborne (Guitar) was born in Minot, ND, 1921–1992.
• Ben Riley (Drums and Percussion) was born in Savannah, GA in 1933.
• Nick Brignola (Baritone Saxophone) was born in Troy, NY, 1936–2002.
• Chico Freeman (Tenor Saxophone) was born in Chicago, IL in 1949.
• Danny Bank (Baritone Saxophone) was born in 1922.
• Ray Copeland (Trumpet) was born in Norfolk, VA, 1926–1984.
• Eddie Dougherty (Drums and Percussion) was born , 1915–1994.
• Wilfred Middlebrooks (Bass) was born , 1933–2008.
• Jimmy Scott (Vocals-Lead) was born in Cleveland, OH, 1925–2014.
• Liberty Ellman (Guitar-Electric) was born in London, England in 1971.

July 17th in Jazz History…

• Charlie Barnet's band recorded "Cherokee" for Bluebird Records in 1939.
• Three years later, Barnet recorded "Old Black Magic", "Oh Miss Jaxson" and "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" for Decca.
• George Shearing's Quintet cut the "Lullaby of Birdland" for MGM Records in 1952.
• Also, the first Newport Jazz Festival took place on this day in 1954 in Newport, Rhode Island.
• On a sad note, "Lady Day," the great Billie Holiday, died on this day in 1959. She was just 44 years old.
• And, long-time Jazz 88 announcer and vocalist Peggy Claire, died of lung cancer on this day in 2006, in San Diego. She was 53.