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Trumpeter Sidney de Paris was born this day in 1905 in Crawfordsville, Ind. He succeeded Rex Stewart in the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra in 1931, then recorded several classics with Don Redman.
Pianist Dick Hyman was born this day in New York City in 1927. Since he hit the music scene in the early 1950s, Hyman has been one of the most versatile pianists and musical directors around.
Simon and Garfunkel might be planning a reunion performance at the Grammy awards, during which they will be presented with Lifetime Achievement honors.
"Last of the Mississippi Jukes," a documentary tribute to the blues and juke joints of Mississippi by filmmaker Robert Mugge, will be made available on DVD by Sanctuary Records March 18.
Bandleader Chick Webb, one of the greatest Swing Era drummers, was born this day in 1909 in Baltimore. He was just 30 when he died after a long battle with tuberculosis of the spine.
New Orleans guitarist Danny Barker, a mentor to many emerging players during his long career, was born this day in 1909. He also was a major force in reviving New Orleans''''s brass band scene in the 1980s. Barker died in 1994.
Trumpeter Wendell Culley was born this day in 1906 in Worcester, Mass. He worked with Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, principally as a section player.