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1959 - 1961
The Steven Sondheim musical Gypsy, starring Ethel Merman, is performed on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 702 performances.
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1959
The Dave Brubeck Trio with Louis Armstrong and Trummy Young records King For A Day in New York City, USA, for Columbia Records.
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1959
B.B. King plays in Kilgour, Texas, USA, for a fee of $650.
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1959
Joao Gilberto records O Nosso Amor, A Felicidade, Manha de Carnaval and Frevo, in Brazil for Odeon Records.
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1959
Count Basie and His Orchestra with Joe Williams on vocals play at the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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