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Walter James Fewell is born in Hockerville, Oklahoma, USA. After changing his name to Jimmie Rivers, he will find acclaim as one of the all-time great western swing guitarists, much inspired by Charlie Christian and Barney Kessel.
The musical revue A Night In Paris, with music by J. Fred Coots and lyrics by Clifford Grey, is running at the Casino de Paris, Broadway, New York City, USA, with songs including Dance Mad, They Satisfy and In Chinatown Frisco.
In the House Of Commons, London, UK, The Chancellor of the Exchequer is asked if he is aware that an American music hall artiste recently in the country received a salary of £900 per week for several months. The aim is to find out if steps are being taken to tax such earnings. The reply is that the matter is being considered.Revered Latin music composer Catalino 'Tite' Curet Alonso, is born in the Barrio Hoyo Ingl's, Guayama, Puerto Rico, Caribbean.
Marion Childers is born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He will find fame as jazz trumpet player Buddy Childers, best-remembered for his decade-plus stint as lead trumpeter in the legendary big bands of Stan Kenton.
Revered Latin music composer Catalino 'Tite' Curet Alonso, is born in the Barrio Hoyo Ingl's, Guayama, Puerto Rico.
Banjo virtuoso Harry Reser, records An Island Made For Two and Tamiami Trail, in New York City, USA, for Brunswick Records.
Walter James Fewell is born in Hockerville, Oklahoma, USA. After changing his name to Jimmie Rivers, he will find acclaim as one of the all-time great western swing guitarists, much inspired by Charlie Christian and Barney Kessel.
The Paul Whiteman Orchestra recording of the George and Ira Gershwin song That Certain Feeling, from the Broadway show Tip-Toes, is released on Victor Records in the USA.