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Jazz at Tio Leo's

Holly Hofmann's jazz series continues this month at Tio Leo's Restaurant and Lounge at 5302 Napa St. at Morena Blvd. Jazz at Tio Leo's is happening every Sunday evening from 5-7pm and features Southern California's finest jazz musicians in a quiet, spacious setting with full bar and Mexican cuisine. There is also plenty of free parking. See this month's schedule below:

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Today's Birthdays

Born on this day, April 20th…

  • Emile Christian (Trombone) was born in New Orleans, LA, 1895–1973.
  • Billy James (Drums and Percussion) was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1936.
  • Cy Laurie (Clarinet) was born in London, England, 1926–2002.
  • Henri Renaud (Piano, Violin) was born in VIlledieu-sur-Indre, France, 1925–2002.
  • Lionel Hampton (Vibraphone) was born in Louisville, KY, 1913–2002.
  • Tito Puente (Percussion-Various, Vibraphone) was born in NYC, NY, 1923–2000.
  • Beaver Harris (Drums and Percussion) was born in Pittsburgh, PA, 1936–1991.
  • Joe Bonner (Piano) was born in Rocky Mount, NC in 1948.
  • Ran Blake (Piano) was born in Springfield, MA in 1935.
  • Holly Hoffman (Flute) was born in Cleveland, OH in 2222.
  • Vera Auer (Accordion) was born in 1919.
  • Burt Bales (Piano) was born in Stevensville, MT, 1916–1989.
  • Avishai Cohen (Bass) was born in Israel in 1971.
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On This Day

April 20th in Jazz History…

  • Billie Holiday first records "Strange Fruit" in 1939.
  • "Your Hit Parade" debuts on radio in 1935.
  • Louie Armstrong cuts his theme for the first time, "When It's Sleepy Time Down South", also "I Surrender Dear" and "Walkin’ My Baby Back Home" in 1931 for Okeh Records.
  • Leonard Feather's All-star jam band recorded "Twelve Bar Stampede", "Feather Bed Lament", "Tempo di Jump" and "Ocean Motion" for Decca in 1939.
  • Jelly Roll Morton records "King Porter Stomp" in 1926 for Vocalion
  • John Coltrane recorded "Dakar" in 1957 for Prestige Records.
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