On this day in 1846, Adolphe Sax (born Antoine Joseph Sax) patented the Saxophone.
On this day in 1923, King Oliver’s Jazz Band recorded “Jazzin’ Babies’ Blues”, and “Dippermouth Blues” in Chicago for Okeh.
On this day in 1927, Clarence Williams And His Orchestra recorded “Lazy Mama”, and “Mountain City Blues” in New York City for Okeh.
On this day in 1933, Frankie “Half Pint” Jaxon recorded “Mama Don’t Allow It”, and “The Mortgage Blues Part 1 & 2” in Chicago for Vocalion.
On this day in 1941, Lena Horne, at age 23, recorded St. Louis Blues for Victor records.
On this day in 1967, Aretha Franklin recorded “Chain Of Fools”, and “Baby I Love You” for Atlantic Records.
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