Jun 20
Born On This Day: Jazz Icons Born on June 20th!
Celebrate the legacy of legendary jazz musicians born on June 20th! From groundbreaking multi-instrumentalists to masterful trumpeters, these artists shaped the history of jazz music. Musicians Featured: • Eric Dolphy (June 20, 1928) – Renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and pioneer of the bass clarinet and flute in jazz. • Doc Evans (June 20, 1907) – Celebrated American jazz cornetist and a staple of the traditional jazz scene. • Thomas Jefferson (June 20, 1920) – Influential Dixieland jazz trumpeter heavily inspired by Louis Armstrong.
