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Benny Goodman And His Orchestra make a live radio broadcast from the Madhattan Room of the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City, USA.
Tenor saxophonist, arranger, bandleader and recording artist Gordon Brisker is born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. As well as pursuing a solo career, he will spend three years with the Woody Herman Orchestra.
Fats Waller's version of After You've Gone enters the music chart in the USA, where it will peak at No6.
Billie Holiday and the Count
Basie Orchestra play the second night of a week at the Apollo Theater, Harlem">Apollo Theatre, Harlem, New York City, USA.
Eugene Pitt is born in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. He will sing lead with successful 60s doo-wop outfit The Jive Five.